Latino Market
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Latino Market stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. 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 six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Palm Coast facility scores 79, putting Latino Market on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In freezer in house bagged raw chicken over vegetables. Person in charge moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 dented cans. 1 pineapple and 1 olives. Both damaged at top crease.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. When I walked in there was no water. Owner got working on water. Water was running again both hot and cold. **Corrected On-Site**
27-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in freezer opened drink in freezer. Person in charge disposed of drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer; churros not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of black beans has dent. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer; raw pork of vegetables. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Back reach in cooler; pork 52F, beef 56F, beef 54F, pork 57F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting out on cart 67F. Person in charge stated they pulled it out of cooler to reheat. Rice reheated to 165F. Back reach in cooler; pork 52F, beef 56F, beef 54F, pork 57F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of oil on floor near stove. Person in charge removed oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw beef over corn in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved all to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Missing on beef, chicken empanadas. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, beef thawing at room temperature. Person in charge turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, co2 tank not secured.
51-11-4
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Pork/onions 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Pork onions in small container above fill line. In tall 2 door reach in cooler overnight in back; rice 54F, beef 46F, chicken 48F, raw chicken 52F, raw beef 50F, cooked pork 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Pork/onions 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Pork onions in small container above fill line. In tall 2 door reach in cooler overnight in back; rice 54F, beef 46F, chicken 48F, raw chicken 52F, raw beef 50F, cooked pork 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In tall 2 door reach in cooler in back; raw chicken and raw beef over cooked pork. Show employees how to store. Employees rearranged to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frozen vegetables in bag in hand washing sink thawing. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has slight mold accumulation in side next to ice plated.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; chicken, beef, empanadas on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Reach in cooler has new plastic on outside. Person in charge began to take plastic off. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-52-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Person in charge began to wipe dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen vegetables thawing in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in large plastic bin not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Beef 45F, pork 45F, chicken, 44F; ( - Cold Holding) In back 2 door cooler; pork, beef, yuca, ribs 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Beef 45F, pork 45F, chicken, 44F; ( - Cold Holding) In back 2 door cooler; pork, beef, yuca, ribs 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-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. Missing on empanadas. Person in charge time stamped 11:30. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Still frozen. Placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing in back cooler is dated. Person in charge dated all food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in back area. Box of broccoli on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
82
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at back near slicer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 3.23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados above ready to eat food. Person in charge removed avacados and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer; chicken not covered.
08B-12-5
70
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latino Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latino Market on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latino Market?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latino Market.
How does Latino Market compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Latino Market most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Latino Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Latino Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latino Market 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 Latino Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latino Market is inspected around four times per year on average.
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