DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TIENDA & RESTAURANTE LAMALQUERIDA LLC

600 West Main Street
Florida, 33825
Little Mexico
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: 3581194

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: 3581194

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777445

  • 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed half of their lid missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler with rusted shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their ware washing hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727344

  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed half of their lid missing. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop in contact with ice on the cook line. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler with rusted shelves. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat in direct contact with non-food grade bags in the back reach in freezer. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/01/24 Operator stated they were going to renew it by the end of day. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat bread in the cook line reach in cooler. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hand sanitizer stored above food products in the prep hallway. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their warewash hand sink used for towels and their prep hand sink used to wet a cloth. 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 5 employees working with food with no CFM present. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their ware washing hand sink. 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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606397

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518717

  • 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed clean knives stored on magnetic strip at warewash area with dirty mop leaning against wall in contact with knives. Operator sent knives through warewash and sanitized wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed worker at prep table and twist off water bottle on prep table during working with pastries. Operator removed and redirected employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed outside garbage cans at back door with trash inside and lid open. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam plates and boats not inverted. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken slacking at room temperature at back prep area. Still frozen. Operator placed on pan with running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All foods in walk-in cooler found at above 41F , rice 2qt (50F - Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F - Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F - Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F - Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F - Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F - Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F - Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F - Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F - Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F - Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler ambient air at 51F rice 2qt (50F - Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F - Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F - Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F - Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F - Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F - Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F - Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F - Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F - Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F - Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steamtable Pork (109F - Hot Holding); chicken (119F - Hot Holding); beef (110F - Hot Holding). Operator forgot to turn n this side of table. In table less than 1 hour. Operator set table on high to quickly cool items to 165then reduce heat and hold hot at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash area used to stored cleaning utensils and wet wipe cloths on and hanging on basin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at dishwash area. Operator labeled Bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349125

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cleaned knives stored between wall and end of 3 bay sink at warewash.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Tamales at 86F after 1.75 hours . Tamales were replanned one item deep and set in freezer to quickly cool below 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with soapy sponge then rinsing and stacking to dry on dish dry shelves. Manager retrained employee and set up 3 compartment sink with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed home canned pickled carrots and peppers, 14 1/2pint jars at front counter for sale not prepared on site and no labeling. See stop sale. Manager removed from counter. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Form provided by inspector via email during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at 3 bay with strainer and utensils stored in basin to dry. Manager removed all and retrained employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Form provided by inspector via email during inspection employee read and signed.