Latinos Taste
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Latinos Taste 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Latinos Taste was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Latinos Taste is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink. In cooler with foods. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On food grade bags used for holding ice.
14-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in rice. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle in rear kitchen.
41-17-4
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training available for Paulo Lima. Employed since 3/9/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: At callback : no proof of any employee/food handler training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training available for Paulo Lima. Employed since 3/9/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches , one in kitchen on floor , one in hallway on floor leading to restrooms. Immediate administrative Complaint per Cindy Ross **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to straws at frontline. Moved by manager. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed plate in Three compartment sink but did not sanitize plate, then wiped / cloth dried plate and prepared foods for customer on same plate. (Sanitizer not set up in Three compartment sink ) **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepared salads whits bare hand contact. Stopped when inspector brought it to his attention. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on single service gloves after retuning from frontline cash station without washing hands. Washed hands after inspector brought it to his attention **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. No proof of any employee training available for Paulo Lima. Employed since 3/9/23 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large container of cooked spaghetti in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches in bait trap behind non functional cooler in kitchen. Five to seven dead roaches on floor behind some non functional cooler in kitchen. Four dead roaches inside same non functional cooler in kitchen. Immediate administrative Complaint per Cindy Ross **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Some Single Service washed and reused. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - foods in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Numerous unsecured chest freezers in hallway leading to bathroom. **Warning**
08B-63-4
32
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Oven handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
90
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. fish. Rice. Cut vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water bottle. , utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chemical test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with no self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in corner kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling vents. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled interior of cooler used as storage unit. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latinos Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latinos Taste on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latinos Taste?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Latinos Taste.
How does Latinos Taste compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Latinos Taste most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Latinos Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latinos Taste have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latinos Taste 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 Latinos Taste inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latinos Taste is inspected around three times per year on average.
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