Latin Creations
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Latin Creations has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Employee personal items stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Apr 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at mop sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
14-11-5
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of burn spray stored next to single use foil in cabinet below sandwich press. Operator removed burn spray to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on top of single service condiments. Operator removed employee purse to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
14-11-5
78
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line. Operator was able to kill flying insect and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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/ Observed establishment to have 5 employees handling food during inspection without certified food manager. Operator stated that she is in process of getting certified food manager certificate.
53A-05-6
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. Observed establishment unable to provide written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean lids on drying rack stored in soiled container. Operator removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on clean prep table throughout kitchen. Observed employee food pizza box stored on prep table. Operator removed and discarded pizza box and stored employee drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair located in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled filters over grill area. Observed soiled door gaskets on stand alone coolers at entrance of kitchen. Observed soiled door gasket on walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table not in sanitizer solution. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf of prep table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
52
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flan to be at 49F in cooler on service line near registers, operator stated the Flan was cooked at 9pm prior evening. Ambient temperature of cooler was 47.3F. Operator discarded Flan. See stop sale Observed Tres leches in cooler on service line near register to be at 49F . Ambient temperature of cooler was 47.3F. Operator discarded Tres leches. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed items that are being held on time at steam table on service line near register without time marking. Operator placed correct times on Food being held on time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen near stove and the walk-in cooler. Observed one flying insect near mop sink in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw steak over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Cook removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Flan to be at 49F in cooler on service line near registers, operator stated the Flan was cooked at 9pm prior evening. Ambient temperature of cooler was 47.3F. Observed Tres leches in cooler on service line near register to be at 49F. Operator stated the Flan and Tres leches was cooked at 9pm prior evening. Ambient temperature of cooler was 47.3F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed macaroni salad that operator stated was made on Thursday last week. Operator discarded. Observed cooked pork in walk-in cooler dated 9-12-2022 exceeding 7 days. Cook explained that was incorrectly dated and he placed correct date on pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer in kitchen across from walk-in cooler to have debris behind blade of slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans in walk-in cooler to not have date mark. Cook placed date mark on cooked beans in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in door handle in kitchen to be soiled on inside of handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent to be dusty above hand sink on service line across from table flat top grill and reach-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed main flip top cooler in kitchen across from stoves and oven to be grooved and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse to be stored on rack above the prep table located in middle of kitchen. Observed radio in kitchen stored on top shelf above prep table where food is prepared.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Cook stored properly in walk-in. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink near mop sink to be missing hand washing sign for employees. Operator placed hand written sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in door gasket to be soiled located near stoves. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket to be soiled located at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand sink near mop sink to be in disrepair, pipe pulled away from drain of sink and flowing into a bucket. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket located on service line to be at 0 ppm. Employee added chlorine to make Sanitizer bucket at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table across from mop sink not to have label with common name. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Creations last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Creations on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Creations?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Latin Creations.
How does Latin Creations compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Latin Creations most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Latin Creations' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Creations have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latin Creations means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Latin Creations inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Creations is inspected around two times per year on average.
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