Latin Twist Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
95
Score
Latin Twist Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Latin Twist Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Wesley Chapel average of 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0PPM. Talked to manager to use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes observed chlorine set up. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw eggs, wipe gloved hands on towel, then return to cooking with no glove change or handwashing. **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. Observed cook touch nose and then grabbed clean pan without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with manager. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in standing reach in cooler next to hand washing sink raw fish and breaded steak over empanadas. Manager removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler chicken soup (50F - Cold Holding); seasoned chicken (50F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler breaded steak (48F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (46F - Cold Holding); baked beans (45F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwich (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (45F - Cold Holding). chicken soup (50F - Cold Holding); seasoned chicken (50F - Cold Holding) - Ambient temperature of walk in cooler at 50F, food left in over 4 hours, no temperatures taken. see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
37
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair pulled back in ponytail no restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine tested at 0ppm Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink , sanitizer tested at 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked ox tail Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottle stored on hand sink on service line Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed the plantains at 122. Employee turned the temperature up. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tongs stored in the sink. Observed employee taking the tongs from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed black beans in a bucket stored on the floor. Owner put food on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major 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. Onion on cook line 103F. Employee put in pan to reheat. Recheck 137F. Employee turned up heat to reheat quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm. Discussed setting up triple sink with manager and manual dish washing. Triple sink 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up cooler by kitchen hand sink. Beef 47F, recheck 46F, Chicken 48F- manager voluntarily discarded. Beef 48F, recheck 44F. Manager moved to freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at reach in cooler by front counter. Manager states she has ordered a gasket. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over cut onions. Manager moved carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latin Twist Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latin Twist Cafe on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latin Twist Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Latin Twist Cafe.
How does Latin Twist Cafe compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Latin Twist Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
Has Latin Twist Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latin Twist 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 Twist 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 Twist Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latin Twist Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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