Latin Japan

9409 Us 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Latin Japan five times, with records going back to 2023. Latin Japan was last inspected on Apr 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Port Richey restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over carrots in. Vertical cooler in kitchen, moved eggs to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen- Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
61
Dec 19, 2024
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. Total hand wash time less than 15 seconds, discussed with operator
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical 2 door cooler in kitchen- shell eggs over bucket of soy sauce
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen or front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink, discussed use of hand wash sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in bowl of standing water at prep sink, 82F, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
58
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen noodles (44F - Cold Holding), made last night, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket a5 front counter > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter
31B-03-4
78
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latin Japan on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Latin Japan?

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

How does Latin Japan compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Latin Japan most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Latin Japan's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Latin Japan 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 Japan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Japan is inspected around three times per year on average.