Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake

Last inspected:

13769 N Us Hwy 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Overview

Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake has been cited for 42 violations across 17 inspections since October 2022, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility's compliance trajectory has deteriorated sharply. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 documented 9 violations including recurring high-priority hand washing failures and consumer advisory violations, with an administrative complaint recommended. A prior inspection on January 3, 2025 had cited 8 violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and hand washing failures. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections (January 2025, April 2024, and May and December 2025), indicating a systemic pattern of employee hygiene noncompliance. Employee health policy violations were also documented in the January 2025 and April 2024 inspections. On April 11, 2024, the facility was cited for using cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without being under a hood system—a fire safety violation. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines and has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection disposition recommends an administrative complaint, signaling potential formal enforcement proceedings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
48Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 2.7 violations / inspection 2.7 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024022258 $160.00 Jan 17, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke without being under hood system. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment is using countertop fryer not under hood system

Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake last inspected?
Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake?
The most frequently cited violations at Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake had?
Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake find?
Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake ever been shut down?
No, Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake been fined?
Latin Flavors Bar and Grill in Lady Lake has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Nearby Establishments to Latin Flavors Bar and Grill

Poor Inspection Records Near Lady Lake

Stories You May Have Missed Lady Lake

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Latin Flavors Bar and Grill. How we collect and verify this data.