Taqueria Latina
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
82
Score
Taqueria Latina appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Pompano Beach sits at 78, putting Taqueria Latina on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed three employees handling food and food utensils in the kitchen and prep area and one food employee slicing meat in the grocery meat prep area with no currently certified manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23:
53A-05-6
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw fish stored on floor by triple sink in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in unisex bathroom in grocery area.
42-01-4
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 1. Homemade wooden food prep table used as a food contact surface in food prep area. 2. Wood shelving for spices and food utensils in food prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: 1. Operator replaced wooden table with stainless steel food prep table. 2. Wood shelving for spices and food utensils in food prep area. **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes and cracks in the floor in the throughout kitchen and dining room area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes and cracks in the floor in the throughout kitchen and dining room area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour, sugar, and beans container in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour, sugar, and beans container in prep area. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall underneath utensil storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall underneath utensil storage rack. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Mexican style hominy, Juanita's 110oz. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 6 live small flying insects on resting and flying on cleaned cups and wall behind clean utensil rack in the kitchen. 2. 20 live small flying insects resting and flying in the food prep area. 3. 3 live small flying insects flying in dining area. Operator killed flying insects, cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. One noted after cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two containers of raw shell eggs stored over opened soda bottle, in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over container of raw beef in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Two new employees hired less than 60 days. Provided operator employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 clean up procedures posterior. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal opened drinks stored with cleaned utensils on rack in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 1. Homemade wooden food prep table used as a food contact surface in food prep area. 2. Wood shelving for spices and food utensils in food prep area. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes and cracks in the floor in the throughout kitchen and dining room area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour, sugar, and beans container in prep area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several pots of cooked foods, green tomatoes and peppers stored on floor in food prep area. Several pots of raw meat and a container of raw meat stored on the floor in the food prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall underneath utensil storage rack. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in kitchen. **Warning**
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 sugar, flour, and beans container in prep area in contact with food. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack in the prep area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. One container and one pot of raw meats thawing on floor underneath cleaned utensil rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on the floor by food prep sink in prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On food prep table in prep area. **Warning**
21-09-4
19
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, chef changed location for items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw fish above ready to eat sauces. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.o chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over vegetables in reach in freezer. Raw shrimp over French fries reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior Ice machine unclean.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly strips in food prep area of kitchen located over blenders and microwave .
35B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat thawing in bucket at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled in kitchen.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Latina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Latina on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Latina?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Latina.
How does Taqueria Latina compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Taqueria Latina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Taqueria Latina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Latina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Latina 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 Taqueria Latina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Latina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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