How many health inspections has LATIN BOWL had?

LATIN BOWL has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LATIN BOWL ever been shut down?

Yes, LATIN BOWL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at LATIN BOWL?

The most frequently cited violations at LATIN BOWL are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LATIN BOWL

1955 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon, FL 33511

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LATIN BOWL RESTAURANT #2 LLC · License: SEA3909763

LATIN BOWL in Brandon, FL has 20 inspections on record with 64 total violations (3.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

64Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LATIN BOWL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 4, 2020	No restrooms	08:51:00

Inspection History (20)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 21, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Mar 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Apr 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

LATIN BOWL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LATIN BOWL had?: LATIN BOWL has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LATIN BOWL ever been shut down?: Yes, LATIN BOWL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LATIN BOWL?: The most frequently cited violations at LATIN BOWL are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.

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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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