Latin Grill
3318 John Moore Rd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3910317
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-24
- Administrative complaint on Aug 12, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score64
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Marinara sauce can dented at seam. Operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over raw finish in walk in cooler. Operator arranged items correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Expired 2/1/2026, establishment open and operating, preparing and serving food to customers.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At bar and prep area hand sinks. Operator replaced towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 4/26/2026
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Spoons for avocado scooping helps in standing water at 86°F.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Stored on soda fountain grate. Operator placed in container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors in dish area. Reach in freezer at end of cookline - interior door panel missing, exposed insulation.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Flip top cooler door gaskets. Hood filters.
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Fluorescent lights not shielded in storage area.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.