Morenas Latin Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Morenas Latin Bar & Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Apopka restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink on cooks line as evidence of ice and lime in sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle in dining room not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing to floor drain by water heater
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones on prep tables **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to spaghetti cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar not wrapped, operator removed unwrapped straws **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by mop sink and ice machine in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over deli meats **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions on line 78°; operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink as evidence of ice and lemons in sink, operator cleaned up and re educated staff - hand wash only **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen by prep sink has very heavy black buildup **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Buildup in glass door oven on line
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by ice machine next to mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 17 defrosted SALMON - in packaging that states to keep frozen and remove before defrosting
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. Individual Flan dated 12/31 - 7 servings, operator discarded
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Shake machine - soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Numerous employee purses and jackets on shelving with to go items
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawers on low boy soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walll soiled behind ice machine by mop sink area
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine 3 times tested 0 ppm, operator primed machine. Tested 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb in walk in cooler, has prep date of 2/28
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. Cooked lamp in walk in cooler dated 2/28/24
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach in 3 compartment sink - operator killed and sanitized sink **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumping drinks with ice into hand sink in kitchen, owner discussed with employee proper procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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 Food Manager HEBER OJEDA arrived during inspection
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen or sink by walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 Employee jackets on rack with dry goods **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink at entrance to kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in drawers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
27
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran, tested and primed machine several times, tested 0 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yuca 53° per operator in cooler less than 4 hours, moved into walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/23 Operator renewed before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche one menu, raw shrimp not identified - operator marked on menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and dust pan blocking hand sink by walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cut board stained
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor from previous day in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by register
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef defrosting at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Sep 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line (2 drawer unit cooks line) bottom has standing water
29-49-6
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morenas Latin Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morenas Latin Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morenas Latin Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Morenas Latin Bar & Grill.
How does Morenas Latin Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Morenas Latin Bar & Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Morenas Latin Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Morenas Latin Bar & Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morenas Latin Bar & Grill 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 Morenas Latin Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morenas Latin Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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