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LA MEXICANA RESTAURANTE

LA MEXICANA RESTAURANTE has 6 health inspections on file for its INDIANTOWN location, with an overall rating of 1.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

15535 Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Florida, 34956
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901505

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris underneath kitchen equipment at cook line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on bottom of reach in cooler at front counter
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler- chicken tamales stacked on top of each other inside container with plastic cover at 48F - Cooling since last night at approximately 6pm per operator. Tamales did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Observed bottle of chlorine sanitizer with dish machine sanitizer hose attached completely empty. Operator replaced new bottle of sanitizer and re ran dish machine to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands with only water and no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, then Proceeded to handle clean food equipment.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: chicken tamales stacked on top of each other inside container with plastic cover at 48F - Cooling since last night at approximately 6pm per operator. Tamales did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.
  • 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 at steam table bar- chicken taquitos (113F - Hot Holding. Per operator, taquitos placed on steam table and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator turned on higher element **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at 200+ ppm. Operator mixed fresh solution to 100 ppm at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee use three compartment sink to wash hands then proceed in food prep in kitchen
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler: chicken tamales stacked on top of each other inside container with plastic cover at 48F - Cooling since last night at approximately 6pm per operator. Tamales did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727474

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed spices in a plastic container stored on the floor in the rear storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to walk-in refrigerator.
  • 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal covered with garbage bag.
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced with Dishwasher (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator change sanitizer from chlorine to quaternary and don't have quaternary test strips. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's bath room.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen no soap.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated that they do egg to order in morning. I emailed operator sign and printed one for operator and I. Printed sign nand operator posted . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777264

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl as scoop inside plastic container of dry beans. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back storage closet area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor of back storage closet area. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers at back storage area. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler stored over raw beef at back storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dry peppers in direct contact with nonfood-grade bags at back dry storage closet. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken stored over raw beef in tall stainless reach in cooler at back storage area. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 cooked ground beef ranging from 125F-133F underneath prep table at main kitchen, . Per operator, items cooked at 9:30 and left on prep counter out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. operator placed items in steam table to reheat. items reheated to 167F at 11:30. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538683

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539437

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Tamales not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw beef in first prep cooler. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions (108°F - Hot Holding) for back up on a shelf under steam table at front counter. Cook reheated onions to 185°F and left on grill for further hot holding. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. Expired 12.1.23
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in prep area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375792

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (48F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (48F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler cooling overnight
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Placed hot in a tied plastic bag
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse bowl in and sink, and another fill bowl with water from hand sink . Operator coached employee on proper handsink usage **Corrective Action Taken**