How many inspections has American Latin in Lantana had?

American Latin in Lantana has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of American Latin in Lantana find?

American Latin in Lantana was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 22, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has American Latin in Lantana had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, American Latin in Lantana has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at American Latin in Lantana?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at American Latin in Lantana are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 6-501.11: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D).

American Latin in Lantana

Name: American Latin in Lantana Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 22, 2025

301 N 4th St, Lantana, FL 33462

Palm Beach County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 193732

Overview

American Latin, a vended water establishment in Lantana, has 4 inspections on record between April 2023 and September 2025, with no violations cited since initial permitting. The facility's April 2023 initial inspection identified 12 priority foundation violations, including missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, no thin probe thermometer for temperature monitoring, absent sanitizer concentration test kit, and lack of backflow prevention devices at the outside hosebibs. Subsequent focused inspections in September 2024, January 2025, and September 2025 all resulted in zero violations, with lab results provided for the most recent inspections. The facility achieved compliance with initial requirements and has maintained standards through recent routine offsite inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

12Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 22, 2025

American Latin in Lantana: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 2 inspections

Sep 22, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite inspection Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Sep 19, 2024 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Initial Inspection, Vended Water Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 12, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: KARIM ABDIN

Comments: Request# 5095440 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. o

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

No certified food protection manager. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Food entity does not have a thin probe thermometer for time temperature control (TCS) food items. o Print Date: 4/12/2023 Page 1 of 4 34 Citation Description: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D) Observation: Meat department- No thermometers at reach-in meat cooler and walk-in cooler. Retail area- There is no thermometer at reach-in air display cooler. o

6-501.11 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)

Outside- Palm trees touching on roof located at behind the building, creating harborage conditions. o

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Backroom- Sanitizer concentration test kit not provided during visit. o

4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13

Meat department- There is no drainboard at three compartment sink. o

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Outside- Backflow prevention devices not installed at outside hosebib. o

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Backroom- Unisex restroom door not self-closing. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Backroom- No covered trash can at unisex restroom. o

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside- Dumpster lids left open. o

5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)

Meat department- There is no trash can by hand wash sink. o

5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115

Outside- Accumulation of empty boxes and trash bags stored on floor inside dumpster enclosure. o

American Latin in Lantana: Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Latin in Lantana last inspected?: American Latin in Lantana was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 22, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has American Latin in Lantana had?: American Latin in Lantana has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of American Latin in Lantana find?: American Latin in Lantana was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 22, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has American Latin in Lantana had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, American Latin in Lantana has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at American Latin in Lantana?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at American Latin in Lantana are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 6-501.11: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D).