Latin Square
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Latin Square 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Latin Square was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Latin Square's latest score of 82 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. When testing prope thermometer it was teading 20F - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling dusty in bsck prep area Water damage to ceiling tile in back prep kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -shreed beef potatoe ball 118-130F hot holding in display case less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 165-180F for temperature recovery. -rice mixed w beans (109F - Hot Holding) in frontline steamwell less than 4hrs per operator . Operator reheated to 174F for temperature recovery chicken ; (120F - Hot Holding) in hot box. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated Chicken to 166-189F for temp recovery **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. When testing prope thermometer it was teading 20F
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling dusty in bsck prep area Water damage to ceiling tile in back prep kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on back prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of chest freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed Avacados over ready to eat items in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
95
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: beef empanadas, chicken, steak, plaintains, (103-109F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator black beans (122F - Hot Holding); in front steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat all items to 165F for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on dry storage shelf with mayo and other canned/jarvitems. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watch. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Directly on floor. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet at front counter door doesn't close completely. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep cooler all less than 4hrs per operator operator immediately moved items to different coolers for temperature recovery : cheese, ham, milk, butter, tuna salad, cut tomatoes , ranch; (53-56F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Cut tomatoes, tuna salad cream cheese 41F-43F .butter, ham, mozzarella 44F-47F. Less than 4hrs per operator.Advised operator to put items on ice and monitor cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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: less than 4 hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. mashed potatoes ball, cheese crocate, chicken empanadas, (97-122F - Hot Holding); **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Hot box less than 4hrs per operator. Beef empanadas, potato balls 111F, cheese sticks 135F, chicken empanadas 109-112. In hot bid. Discuss with operator about re organization of storage for hot items. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F for temperature recovery **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet at front counter door doesn't close completely. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 113F 1hour per operator. Operator reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Provided operator with forms
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Operator turned unit away from customers. Will serve items from kitchen side. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar,rice, dry black beans
02D-01-5
67
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Cod over soup in stand up freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon of milk in the basin of the hand sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. For hand sink in kitchen and hand sink at front counter
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink at front counter
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaking in kitchen Pipe leaking under the 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Square on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Square?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latin Square.
How does Latin Square compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Latin Square most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Latin Square's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Latin Square have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latin Square 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 Square inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Square is inspected around three times per year on average.
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