Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Ocala sits at 78, putting Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, pork made 02/02/26, manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels box on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certified manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to triple sink, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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 area, dessert 50F and 48F, ham 48F, milk 57F, Employee moved all items to freezer to dropped down temperature, ambient air temperature 43F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line, hot water closed, Employee opened. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the prep area, ceiling tiles with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use containers with cracked lids.
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, spray bottle with water not labeled, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At the prep area, raw sausage above tequeños, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided a digital copy.
03F-10-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, sugar bin not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area, single service not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the front kitchen area, medicine and hand sanitizer above reach-in cooler, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the front counter dessert 62F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter, dessert 62F(stop sale), milk 56F, Manager moved milk to freezer.
03A-02-5
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. Inspector provided a digital copy
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area, multiple items stored inside sink, employe moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the kitchen area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the front kitchen area, container not labeled, manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Four chairs inside establishment. All food served on to go containers. Inspector provided seating change evaluation form. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the back kitchen area, oil jug on floor, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink above reach-in cooler at the prep area, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
39
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery.
How does Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery 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 Stop Cafe and Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Stop Cafe and Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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