Raices Latin and International Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Raices Latin and International Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no plan review submitted” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Avon Park restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed the back exit door not self closing
35B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed the women's restroom without a covered receptacle
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their shared plaza dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
86
Jul 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes then stack to dry no sanitation step. Employee was advised and sanitizer was set up. All dishes washed without sanitation must be sanitized before use. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap stored beside cleaned dishes and sitting on top of knife. Operator removed and rehashed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage in open package stored over limes and open margarine and sauces on reach in cooler at cookline. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handsink with cold water turned off to sink hot water only available. Operator turned cold water back on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At earlier inspection establishment was cited for having a gas table top open flame grill not under hood suppression. Operator stated he was not using and in order to comply removed the grill during the callback 1/25/23 and put it in storeroom. At this inspection 3/24/23 grill had been replaced on cookline . Referred to plan review. Operator again removed the grill into the storeroom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at two door glass front reach on cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
30
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken and rice (119F - Hot Holding), Operator says fire has been low for less than 1 hour ingredients were added that cooled foods operator will reheat to 165F and then hot hold at 135F or hotter.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet.No cold water available at handsink at kitchen. Hot water only. Unable to properly wash hands due to water too hot to wash for correct amount of time. Cold water shut off due to leak on wall. Operator turned cold back on set bucket under leak. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at handsink at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.Operator added open gas Grill out from under hood suppression. No plan review submitted no hood or suppression over Grill. Operator corrected by unhooking grill and removing to back storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking condensation into interior of cooler. Operator moved all foods away from splash and put large pan to catch water. He was aware there was a problem and has purchased new condenser fan , plans to install after close today. Cooler temperature is holding foods at 42F and 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
52
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed operator added double size stove in kitchen and gas grill top burner is currently not under the hood or suppression system. Refer to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: At callback operator had not submitted a plan instead had had a contractor give estimate for enlarging hood. Gas grill still located outside hood in kitchen. Operator says he will remove the grill. Operator must still submit a remodel plan to Plan review concerning changes to kitchen and wait station area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raices Latin and International Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raices Latin and International Cuisine on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raices Latin and International Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Raices Latin and International Cuisine.
How does Raices Latin and International Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Raices Latin and International Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Raices Latin and International Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Raices Latin and International Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Raices Latin and International Cuisine 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 Raices Latin and International Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raices Latin and International Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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