Taqueria Latina
760 Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621179
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 6 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed inside Two Door Freezer non-commercially packaged raw pork stored over an open bag of ready to eat mangos . Operator reorganized.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed inside Two Door Cooler a pan of raw fish stored over an uncovered container of ready to eat salsa. Operator reorganized.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed in kitchen at triple sink area clean and sanitized dishes are stored on rusted shelves.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
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Basic6
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed in kitchen under prep table two frozen bags of carnitas being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler to thaw.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed in kitchen prep area 8 pans of food being hot held and not covered for protection. Operator covered all pans.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed in kitchen area several wet wiping cloths not stored chlorine sanitizer between uses. Operator made a bucket of chlorine sanitizer and put cloths inside.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed at front counter waiter station utensils stored with food surface up. Employee reorganized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Operator closed lid.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Men's Bathroom Ceiling tile shows water damage and is in disrepair.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.