How many health inspections has MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL had?

MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL

2300 E SEMORAN BLVD BAY A, Apopka, FL 32703

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL INC · License: SEA5814432

MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL in Apopka, FL has 21 inspections on record with 165 total violations (7.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

165Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 13, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Jan 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 22, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 6, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 4, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 23, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL had?: MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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