Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Plantation restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat French fries in freezer near stoves. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in freezer near stoves. Both items are out of their commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (41-56F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen flip top cooler. Item was overfilled in the container. Operator removed overfilled portion and corrected temperature to 41F.
03A-02-5
64
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the pot and pan drying rack, a bottle of degreaser was stored hanging on the shelf with the clean pots and pans. The bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the chemical shelf in the dish washing area, a bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bath of 101F water in the steam table, scoops were stored. The scoops were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the container of flour, a styrofoam pint cup with no handle was stored inside and used to dispense the product. The cup was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
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
Basic - Cornmeal scoop handle in contact with cornmeal Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - Observed raw shrimp and fish stored over corn in True freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees meal and drinking water stored on top shelf in True cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant food items. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in kitchen.
12B-02-4
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked flat bread with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then washed her hands with no soap. Advise operator to re-wash her hand with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinking water stored in freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods.
08B-49-4
64
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed maduros (123°F - Hot Holding)at cook line. Per cook, food held at stove for approximately 30 min. Reviewed hot holding temps with cook. Cook discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on true flip top cooler door, in kitchen.
14-11-5
82
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above cooked taquitos inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall on front counter area. Behind table with espresso machine. Operator killed . **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seating on top of table on cook line Cheese 60°F cold Holding, cooked pork 60°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of 4 dead roaches in control devices. Behind espresso machine on front counter area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
52
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant.
How does Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plantation average of 77.
Has Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant 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 Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Flavor Salvadorian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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