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LA ESCALERITA CAFETERIA RESTAURANT

LA ESCALERITA CAFETERIA RESTAURANT in Sweetwater, FL has had five health inspections with a total of five high-priority violations, four intermediate violations, and twelve basic violations, and no violations in the last 90 days. The current average food safety rating is 3.5/5, with a stable recent trend in compliance.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 5 reports on file

11180 W FLAGLER ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/21/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10929494

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/8/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8860024

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee restroom. Operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

8/14/2024· 1y 8mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler at front counter. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site

5/1/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8621981

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both restrooms.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.

2/28/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8361989

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash at next to triple sink. Also on men and women restroom
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/2023. Manager renewed license during inspection. Confimation number 237499847. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk expired on 2/23/24 inside reach in cooler at front counter. Manager discarded the milk Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager from overnight.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager from overnight.
  • 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Edmundo, Miguel both hired for more than 60 days.
  • 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
(33 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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