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Latin Food Corner

9050 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Latin Food Corner has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pembroke Pines restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee returned from outside of establishment to prepare order and did not wash hands for adequate amount of time. Reviewed proper washing procedures and employee rewashed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter, HOT CASE - chicken empanada (116-123F - Hot Holding); stuffed potato ball (122F - Hot Holding). Per manager, cooked and in box approximately 45 minutes. Manager returned items to oven to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk steaming wand on espresso machine has dried on milk residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired less than one week unaware of reporting responsibilities. Bulletin in Spanish printed, read, and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in hot display case at front counter.
05-09-4
58
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Premium reach in cooler in mail area, open case of raw shell eggs on upper shelf above multiple open packages of ready to eat goods. Manager rearranged cooler to move eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves after returning to cook line from outside establishment without first washing hands. Reviewed with employee proper procedures for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter hot case, assorted empanadas (123-125F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 9:30am. Employee placed back in oven to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk frothed on cappuccino machine soiled with dried milk.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sugar container in kitchen handsink at start of inspection. Manager removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open sugar container on edge of hand sink in kitchen exposed to splash. Manager covered and moved sugar away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Mini plastic coffee shot cups stored around edge of hand sink in kitchen and exposed to splash. Advised manager to move when possible.
25-05-4
47
Feb 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature at 72F. **Warning**
27-24-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 72F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin Food Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latin Food Corner on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Latin Food Corner?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Latin Food Corner.

How does Latin Food Corner compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Latin Food Corner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Latin Food Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Food Corner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Latin Food Corner 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 Food Corner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Food Corner is inspected around four times per year on average.

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