LAS 3 PRINCESAS

LAS 3 PRINCESAS located in ARCADIA has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4327 HWY 17

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13556512

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time of inspection five employees could not show any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883683

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in food preparation area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and cases of Pepsi on the floor by the front counter, employee put on the shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside not protected on top of the ice machine, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the door handle of the oven, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays on the floor in dining area, employee put on shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touched arm and resume food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, educated employee on hand washing and changing gloves, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed ten flies in the dining area and five flies in the kitchen, flies have not landed on any food. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo sausage over lettuce in the reach in cooler towards front of kitchen next to office, employee changed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 no certified food a manger and there are five employees. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the back door, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time of inspection five employees could not show any proof of training. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Printed a copy for employees, was signed by everyone by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of Teflon on the shelve in the kitchen. Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank inside the kitchen used to cook yellow rice, employee disconnected and moved outside. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10851041

  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no curb side mop sink, owner stated sink has been ordered showed the receipt from Home Depot for the sink will be delivered June 26th. The drain and faucets are operational and working. **Corrective Action Taken**