Los Kairos Latin Food
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Los Kairos Latin Food 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Los Kairos Latin Food's 37 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items in reach in freezer in storage area
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw eggs over produce in reach in cooler in storage area
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal items stored with dry storage
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -kitchen door
35B-01-4
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. -frozen treats at front counter **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood system vents
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -kitchen door
35B-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. -ice machine in lobby
08B-62-4
37
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at front counter Hand wash sink at cooks line was used to fill pitcher with water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Water pitcher stored in hand sink in kitchen **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach and water combination not labeled at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Pilones at grab and go - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Mini chest freezer at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located in dining room area by chips display - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen pork belly stored in white trash bags in glass freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef at freezer by prep area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at front counter Hand wash sink at cooks line was used to fill pitcher with water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach and water combination not labeled at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles over prep area next to exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons,forks and knives at narrow corridor - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of green bananas stored on floor at kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Pilones at grab and go - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located in dining room area by chips display - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Mini chest freezer at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
41
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen pork belly stored in white trash bags in glass freezer
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef at freezer by prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink at front counter has water turned off due to water leaking all over floor **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at front counter Hand wash sink at cooks line was used to fill pitcher with water **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Facility did not have any chlorine that they use in facility. Operator went to store during inspection and got sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach and water combination not labeled at front counter
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of green bananas stored on floor at kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves at cooks line
22-08-4
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. Pilones at grab and go
02D-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Mini chest freezer at front counter
33-31-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located in dining room area by chips display
08B-62-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles over prep area next to exit door
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons,forks and knives at narrow corridor
24-05-4
29
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of #10 cans coconut milk dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in to go bag
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over shredded lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced cooked beef in bowl sitting on top of hot well 87°; operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of oven and grill cleaner hanging on 3 compartment sink with spray nozzle in sanitizer portion of sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink front counter has sanitizer bucket stored in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
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. Foods from previous day not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Portable Hand sink front counter - unable to dispense water, operator was able to hook water up, working properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above glass cooler by back door
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green board on line has cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Umbrella, , lint roller stored on top of opened deli paper **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in front of coolers by back door cracked
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle to spoon stored in cooked rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
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. Grab and go frozen pilones has no labeling
02D-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Deep freezer front counter not in use
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
18
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm, operator corrected to 50 ppm **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-20-4
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/ Food manager HORACIO HERNANDEZ - expired 11/1/23, only CFM for facility **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink then dried hands on towel **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Multiple foods,prepared previous day in coolers not dated **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind stainless steal freezer in back store room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 123°, heat turned up to 148° **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch defrosting at room temp **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
23
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in to go bag in back storage unit Food stored in white garbage bag front 2 door glass cooler on line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator with handout **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by back door Water leaking from ceiling at back door in front of cold holding unit and above the flat top grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to units in back storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over milk and vegetables in glass cooler in back room **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 roaches on floor in storage off kitchen, crawled under refrigeration unit 1 roach crawling on wall in kitchen behind hot holding unit 1 roach on floor by makes station on cooks line 1 live roach on floor by freezer unit in dry storage 2 live roach on bag of rice in dry storage 1 live roach on storage container of flour 1 live roach on floor by sugar bags **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked cabbage 5 lbs 56° 40 lbs chicken 58° 25 pork tamales 57° 12 lbs pork chops 58° 3 lbs chicken breast 58° 5 lbs cooked beef 57° 29 lbs Cooked beef 58° 4 lbs plantains 57° **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 5 lbs cooked cabbage 56°; 40;lbs chicken 58°; 25 pork tamales 57°; 12 lbs pork chops 58°; 3 lbs chicken breast 58°; 5 lbs cooked beef 57°; 20 lbs cooked beef 58°; 4 lbs plantains 57°: all food in cooler from previous day per cook **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Washed and cut vegetables stored in grocery bags in cooler **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No foods in coolers have dates from previous day **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink front counter **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at only hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at only hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in back storage room **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit in back storage unit reading 53°; all food in unit since previous day, out of temp **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor in dry storage 1 dead roach on open packaging of to go containers **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under fryers and make station on cooks line Floor soiled dry storage under all refrigeration units and dry storage shelves **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over shelf with clean utensils and heads of cabbage **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor at front counter Beef stored on floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front counter Interior of glass freezer inn kitchen has ice buildup bottom shelf **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to freezer at front counter Exterior doors to freezer in kitchen soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to freezer back storage room **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to units back room **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Kairos Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Kairos Latin Food on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Kairos Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Kairos Latin Food.
How does Los Kairos Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Los Kairos Latin Food most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Los Kairos Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Kairos Latin Food have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Kairos Latin 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 Los Kairos Latin Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Kairos Latin Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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