NORMAS COCINA MEXICANA

NORMAS COCINA MEXICANA in LAKE PLACID has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

244 East Interlake Boulevard
Florida, 33852
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/1/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13490351

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over mayonnaise. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp prepared on Friday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10906555

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors at entry.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over tomatoes and avocado in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw pork correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

5/13/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10766073

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8840355

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was educated and set up properly. Operator will sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator placed sign at location. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef left in sink with no running water. Operator turned cold water on. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 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. Employee EHP Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: Fabuloso not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/25/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8732964

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. Corrected On-Site

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8593215

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Serving utensils stored improperly. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at handwashing sink.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

1/17/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8354439

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site