TAQUERIA LATINA

Name: TAQUERIA LATINA
Address: 760 SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33064, US
Rating: 45.8

760 SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064

License #1621179

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

45.8 Grade F / 100

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October 29, 2026 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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TAQUERIA LATINA in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 58 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 39 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside Two Door Cooler a pan of raw fish stored over an uncovered container of ready to eat salsa. Operator reorganized.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area several wet wiping cloths not stored chlorine sanitizer between uses. Operator made a bucket of chlorine sanitizer and put cloths inside.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
[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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in kitchen prep area 8 pans of food being hot held and not covered for protection. Operator covered all pans.
[36-32-5] Mens Bathroom Ceiling tile shows water damage and is in disrepair.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in kitchen under prep table two frozen bags of carnitas being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler to thaw.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at front counter waiter station utensils stored with food surface up. Employee reorganized.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen at triple sink area clean and sanitized dishes are stored on rusted shelves.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside Two Door Freezer non-commercially packaged raw pork stored over an open bag of ready to eat mangos . Operator reorganized.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handles stored in cooked pork at the steam table.
[36-34-5] Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee mug with water in it stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1. Observed pot of green tomatoes stored on floor in prep area. 2. Observed two pots of frozen pork on floor in prep area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in bottom of two door reach-in freezer in prep area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of Padela, two door reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
[14-33-4] Three door reach-in cooler bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in prep area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two pots of frozen pork on floor, thawing in standing water in prep area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bag in two door reach in freezer in kitchen.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Laurencio Guerrero, expired 5/21/25
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees handling food and food utensils in the kitchen and prep area and one food employee slicing meat in the grocery meat prep area with no currently certified manager on duty.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes and cracks in the floor in the throughout kitchen and dining room area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal opened drinks stored with cleaned utensils on rack in kitchen.
[14-25-5] Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. 1. Homemade wooden food prep table used as a food contact surface in food prep area. 2. Wood shelving for spices and food utensils in food prep area.
[14-38-4] Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour, sugar, and beans container in prep area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several pots of cooked foods, green tomatoes and peppers stored on floor in food prep area. Several pots of raw meat and a container of raw meat stored on the floor in the food prep area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall underneath utensil storage rack.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in kitchen.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar, flour, and beans container in prep area in contact with food.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack in the prep area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. One container and one pot of raw meats thawing on floor underneath cleaned utensil rack. Operator removed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on the floor by food prep sink in prep area. Operator discarded.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On food prep table in prep area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. Mexican style hominy, Juanitas 110oz. See stop sale.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 6 live small flying insects on resting and flying on cleaned cups and wall behind clean utensil rack in the kitchen. 2. 20 live small flying insects resting and flying in the food prep area. 3. 3 live small flying insects flying in dining area. Operator killed flying insects, cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. One noted after cleaning.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two containers of raw shell eggs stored over opened soda bottle, in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over container of raw beef in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator clean up procedures posterior.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees hired less than 60 days. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.