Latin Square Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
Latin Square Cuisine appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Latin Square Cuisine on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded beef 47F-53F cold holding in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded beef 47F-53F cold holding in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container of water in hand sink
31A-11-4
67
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lettuce container. Operator immediately removed. Advised to use coffee filters or deli paper **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot box at front counter; spinach empanadas (123F - Hot Holding); -Hot box in kitchen : chicken ground beef, potatoes ; (119-133F - Hot Holding). All items less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F. Ground beef reheated to 168F (corrected on site)**Warning** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -side interior of ice machine slightly soiled. Operator immediately cleaned -Can opener blade . Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor in back prep area. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
61
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese empanadas (105F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (130F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep items on time control. Provided operator time as a public health control plan **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container at Hand sink. Advised that hand sinks are only used for handwashing
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Sweater on coffee bags and other dry goods on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in lobby used for customers not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink at fruit station
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on clean prep table and drink on top of container of beans **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3bay sink was setup as Soap sanitizer then water Operator immediately corrected setup to soap water sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by juice bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scooping dry rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee backpacks, and jackets on dry storage shelf with canned and dry goods. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Apr 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -container of mineral supplement on single service condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Gorgonzola cheese 46 less than 6 hours, large pan blocking cold air flow. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Tomato soup date marked 2/27 has been frozen. Operator corrected.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal kimchi on shelf in walk-in cooler with food to be served to the public.
40-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Square Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Square Cuisine on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Square Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Latin Square Cuisine.
How does Latin Square Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Latin Square Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Latin Square Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Latin Square Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latin Square Cuisine 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 Square Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Square Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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