Matt's Latin BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
35
Score
Inspectors have visited Matt's Latin BBQ 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Matt's Latin BBQ trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pan of Gueneros date marked 1-25-26
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan of gueneros date marked 1-25-26.
02C-01-5
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. Bags of raw chicken over packages of ground beef in freezer Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled and rusty **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brownies and cookies front counter made yesterday Operator date marked
02C-02-5
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. Plantain make table
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to bottom of make table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
35
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak and onions (101F - Hot Holding)for 1.5 hours front counter steam table. Operator put back on stove to reheat Recheck 200F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both male cooks. They put them on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hot box
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood in kitchen
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen Microwave in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One in hood front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets several throughout Vents in hood front counter and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet to handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. There is another sink within close proximity. Operator has work order in **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in kitchen Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
52
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled stored inside area of vending machine.
41-17-4
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter cutting boards Ice chute to beverage machine in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on slicer in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in green plantain **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom. Emailed copy to operator and she posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table in kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink dish area faucet does not turn off all the way.
29-11-4
55
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Placed in wrong spot. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time extended 30 days per supervisor on duty. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen and hood in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to hot box - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
64
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid spray in back of house.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table by hot box. Tostones @115 top of pan. @43 bottom of pan. Pan filled above fill line. Operator removed and put in walk in to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker not properly installed at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink on frontline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter vent very soiled. Ceiling tiles soiled front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back of house make line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Very slick on frontline. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area and both hoods
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled.
23-03-4
33
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Fish was storage in top of sweet potatoes reach-in cooler kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the restroom was 80f .
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoods filter - ceiling At kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage areas.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can by employee hand sink next to the three compartment sink .
33-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand sink the one next to the three compartment sink .
29-11-4
30
Oct 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. yuca (91F - Hot Holding) chicken (112F - Hot Holding); ribs (105F - Hot Holding)less than 4 hours. Manager placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: 112F chicken 120F pork **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. Added a hair net. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice. Manager removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matt's Latin BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matt's Latin BBQ on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matt's Latin BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Matt's Latin BBQ.
How does Matt's Latin BBQ compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Matt's Latin BBQ most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Matt's Latin BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matt's Latin BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Matt's Latin BBQ 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 Matt's Latin BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Matt's Latin BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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