Latin Bowl Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Latin Bowl Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Largo restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers with surface rust **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop handle in tortilla chip bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip warmer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler on cook line
29-49-6
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip dispenser soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On dry storage rack with packaged food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers lids rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep sink and wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle in lettuce bin, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
55
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Servsafe food handler certificates expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On dry storage rack with packaged food **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers lids rusted **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep sink and wall **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle in lettuce bin, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip dispenser soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Food stored in cardboard box and thank you bags ( direct contact) in reach in freezer , reviewed with person in charge
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - mozzarella 47 F, cut tomatoes , 48 F , cut lettuce 47 F , cooked corn 47F , salsa 47F in cooler opposite grill - operator stated temperatures were taken this morning - discussed food storage to allow for air flow - employee relocated food to other coolers
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Plastic plates inside hand wash sink - reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - employee removed items from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
55
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator changed sanitizer water and it tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepped food in reach in freezer, in rear prep area, not covered. Operator covered the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squirt bottles on grill not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee picked up squeeze bottle from the floor then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing skills during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sunglasses on scale in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler at front counter has a torn gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Bowl Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Bowl Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Bowl Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latin Bowl Restaurant.
How does Latin Bowl Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Latin Bowl Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Latin Bowl Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Latin Bowl Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latin Bowl Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Latin Bowl Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Bowl Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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