LATIN CREATIONS

Name: LATIN CREATIONS
Address: 3505 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32224, US
Rating: 25.4

3505 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224

License #2614463

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

25.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 21, 2026 · 3 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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LATIN CREATIONS in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 25.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 15 critical, 12 major, 26 minor.

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March 31, 2026

The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[03D-02-5] Five pans of cooked beans (45F-52F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued
[03D-15-4] Five pans of cooked beans (45F-52F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan cooked ribs (48F - Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F - Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F - Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One container pan of cooked pig feet with date marked 9-8-26 in walk in cooler. Employee validated this is correct date prep. Stop sale issued
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line and front line preparing food with watch on wrist
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container under shelf not labeled. Manager label it flour
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One container pan of cooked pig feet with date marked 9-8-26 in walk in cooler. Employee validated this is correct date prep. Stop sale issued
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Portion cups of custard uncovered in walk in cooler
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while preparing food on front line
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee using prep sink to wash hands on front line
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Under prep sink in kitchen
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has attached water hose connected to faucet nozzle. Employee detached hose
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 total live flying insects in establishment. One near microwave in kitchen. One in dining area
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with encrusted food debris. Employee clean
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall near bulk ice machine and stored ice scoop
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche in front counter reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prep 2 days ago
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. One pan cooked ribs (48F - Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F - Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F - Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan cooked ribs (48F - Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F - Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F - Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. One pan cooked ribs (48F - Cooling), one container of cooked garlic sauce (49-57F - Cooling); cooked noodles (46-59F - Cooling); 18 quart of chicken stock (46-49F - Cooling), all items stored in walk in freezer and covered with condensation under lid from being stored overnight with no additional preparation done today. Stop sale issued
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for under 10 seconds on front line
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing food on front line with nail polish and not wearing gloves
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on front counter cutting lime with bare hands and placing in containers to give to customer without washing hands
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of slicer equipment in kitchen. Employee removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Exterior of stove with grease build up Reach in freezer gasket soiled
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile with dust build up in kitchen
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning old label on clean pans in walk in cooler
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple dead flying insects trapped in bug light device stored on wall near bulk ice machine and stored ice scoop
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top on prep table on front line area being used to cooked eggs with no hood suppression system
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching watch and apron and return back to preparing food without washing hands

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink area unable to properly air dry
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and vegetable oil stored on floor in dry food storage area and in prep area. Operator removed oils from floor to properly store.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large ice build up on shelves, walls, boxes and floor in walk in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler snd reach in freezer on cook line soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Also, exterior of flour container on storage shelf at end of cook line soiled
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on front service line stored next to single use to go cups and the drink machine. Employee removed sanitizer buckets to properly stored next.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked pork in glass door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed raw beef to properly stored.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance next to single use paper towels on storage shelf in back room area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaner to properly store.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food safety training expired in Jan 2025. Operator worked on ordering books / training material during this inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf in back room. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.