Latin American Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Latin American Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Latin American Cafe was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned container with old sticker, Manager removed sticker and placed container in dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter milk 49F, manager will use time as a Public health control, milk will be discarded at 11:30Am. Also at the cook line, mojo 70F, Manager will use time and will be discarded at 11:30Am. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
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. For one male employee, form filled and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked container in front of walk-in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers with stickers residue, Manager moved to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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. Item stored in front counter warmer: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated cheese pastry was placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese pastry in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of approved training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed cups in cabinet behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line pork date marked 02/07/2024.
01B-24-5
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. For two new employees, employee filled out agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, tuna thawed (02/13/24), manager removed tuna from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above soda boxes, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels residue on cleaned containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine above soda bags, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. For three new employees **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, raw fish Place to thawed 09/25/2023, Manager removed from package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employe drinks on prep tables, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of meatballs stored in walk-in cooler dated 3/15/2022. Manager had employee discard meatballs. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee behind front counter touched hair and handled unwrapped single service items. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave in kitchen. Cutting boards stored in dry storage stained. Blade of can opener at end of prep table.
22-02-4
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 employees employed less than sixty days with no employee training have no proof of reporting responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Employee placed drink on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and lids stored on floor underneath front counter. Manager placed items on shelf in back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at end of cook line. Employee removed phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
43
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin American Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin American Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin American Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latin American Cafe.
How does Latin American Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Latin American Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Latin American Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin American Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latin American Cafe 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 Latin American Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin American Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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