Latino Grocery Spanish Food
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Latino Grocery Spanish Food stretching back to 2022. Latino Grocery Spanish Food was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Latino Grocery Spanish Food trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food (cooked beef liver )at the walk-in cooler .
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed dishes then she went to prepared food with the same gloves without change.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects found at the kitchen not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
35A-02-7
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating rice while prepared it .
12B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw pork stored on floor at the kitchen. Operator moved to the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork and raw chicken left in room temperature to thawed still 40 f operator moved. Operator moved it to the cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Utensil not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee washed spatula then rinse it then* she was about to reuse it and I did stoped her explain the 3 steps .**Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation*
16-29-4
41
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above of sweet plantain at the reach-in freezer front area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored at standing water 78f . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to the 3 compartment sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee just rinsed dishes with some water then reuse it . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
16-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go cup stored on floor front area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
58
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above of sweet plantain at the reach-in freezer front area . **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken veggie mix cooked 9-6-25 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken veggie mix cooked 9-6-25 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes then heading to preparing food without washing hand . **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee just rinsed dishes with some water then reuse it . **Warning**
16-29-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go cup stored on floor front area . **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored at standing water 78f . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to the 3 compartment sink . **Warning**
42-01-4
27
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75f. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: 75f **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. By the hoods . - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top of cooked beef at the walk-in cooler Raw chicken stored on top of garlic at the walk-in cooler . **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef at the walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes salad (57F - Cold Holding); tomato lettuce salad mix (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that's been out since 11 am. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hot buffet on time no time mark . Operator stated that the food been out for 1.5 hours only . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed it to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door .
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket full of chicken stored on floor back of the house Onion and carrots stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75f.
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. By the hoods .
36-62-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peal onions without washing it .
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Stored at bucket of standing water to be thawed . **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
30
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
32
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using a cellphone then go back to work cutting plantain without washing hand or changing gloves . **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken stew (46F - Cold Holding); red beans (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs with chicken and potatoes (55F) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stew (46F - Cold Holding); red beans (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs with chicken and potatoes (55F) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Food at the bar front area. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container storage at the employee hand sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All the food at the walk-in cooler the operator stated that from yesterday non have label . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing big ring and preslets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Stored bucket of pork meat at the floor in the back to cook it . **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice knife stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in top of the reach-in freezer . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Light not functioning. The hoods. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
22
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Put on face mask and began serving customers.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Foods placed before 11am time mark at 10:35 upon arrival for inspection.. manager changed in time on board.
03F-01-5
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 forms.
11-27-4
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. Provided forms
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Large bucket of beans in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
47
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee gloved hands with no hand wash. Manager educated and staff washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken from yesterday (62F - Cooling); **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (46F - Cold Holding); yuca plantain (46F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (48F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken from yesterday (62F - Cooling); **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken from yesterday (62F - Cooling); **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. **Warning**
14-66-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooking area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latino Grocery Spanish Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latino Grocery Spanish Food on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latino Grocery Spanish Food?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Latino Grocery Spanish Food.
How does Latino Grocery Spanish Food compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Latino Grocery Spanish Food most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Latino Grocery Spanish Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Latino Grocery Spanish Food have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Latino Grocery Spanish Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Latino Grocery Spanish Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latino Grocery Spanish Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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