LA GARITA
28067 US HWY 27
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Plan submitted on Dec.27 per Ms. Cindy at Plan Review. Plans are still being reviewed by plan review. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Employees put on a hairnet Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler and make table. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in plantain and yucca dough. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in server reach in cooler above portioned sauces. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer uncovered. Manager voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ac line draining condensation into hand sink in kitchen. Manager moved line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink missing in front counter. Operator added soda machine with ice well. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator placed soap by the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ms. Carmen Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).