Latin Food Blessings
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
37
Score
Latin Food Blessings appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Latin Food Blessings trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
37
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager discarded cheese during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 1:00 pm. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated tomatoes prepared the previous evening. Manager unable to state that tomatoes had cooled properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated tomatoes prepared the previous evening. Manager unable to state that tomatoes had cooled properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket next to three compartment sink,200+. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bags of cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager stated chicken prepared the previous morning.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at three compartment sink. Manager added bleach water label to bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar next to front counter coffee machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor next to three compartment sink. Manager cleaned up dead roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
29
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pepper ace in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Raw fish stored over cooked rice and portioned sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager moved all fish to bottom shelves of coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: rice (45F,46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); veal (45F - Cold Holding); pork (46F). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at opening, door to walk-in cooler open frequently. Manager opened door to adjacent walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in front counter cooler: rice pudding (45F,46F,45F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared two days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in front counter cooler: rice pudding (45F,46F,45F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared two days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on co9k line, 200+ ppm. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction proof for shrimp in ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over portioned cooked rice in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken below cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer for walk-in cooler reading 30F, ambient temperature of walk-in cooler 44F. **Repeat Violation**
05-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning fries in hallway next to restrooms. Manager had employee move portioned fries to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine next to three compartment sink. Hood vents over cook line grill greasy.
23-03-4
23
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
32
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
23
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Food Blessings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Food Blessings on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Food Blessings?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Latin Food Blessings.
How does Latin Food Blessings compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Latin Food Blessings most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Latin Food Blessings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Food Blessings have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Latin Food Blessings means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Latin Food Blessings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Food Blessings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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