Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor

Last inspected:

35200 Us 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Overview

Latin Bowl Restaurant #3 in Palm Harbor has been inspected 9 times since August 2022, accumulating 29 violations at an average of 3.2 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 6 of the 9 inspections, with recurring themes in employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and proper hand washing. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 separate inspections (August 2022, July 2024, and January 2025); food contact surface violations appeared in 4 inspections (August 2022, August 2022, January 2023, and February 2026); and hand washing violations were documented in July 2023 and February 2026. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 24 violations including three high-priority findings in management awareness, parasite destruction, and food contact surfaces, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

11Inspections
40Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor last inspected?
Latin Bowl Restaurant #3 in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor?
The most frequently cited violations at Latin Bowl Restaurant #3 in Palm Harbor are: Food contact surfaces, Wiping cloths usage, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor had?
Latin Bowl Restaurant #3 in Palm Harbor has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor find?
Latin Bowl Restaurant #3 in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on August 31, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Latin Bowl Restaurant in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
No, Latin Bowl Restaurant #3 in Palm Harbor 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.

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