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LOS TRES MAGUEYES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC

Shopping Center Drive
Florida, 34785
Sumter County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845931

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845244

  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable in dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843197

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine in server station. See stop sale.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine on shelf
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage on reach in freezer in cook line area
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand wash sink in cook line area
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine on prep table in kitchen by microwave. Operator removed.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped forehead with back of hand, touched clean plate without hand wash. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on hand wash sink in cook line area 2 live roaches on floor beside stove in cook line area 2 live roaches behind drink machine in server area on wall
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach egg sack present. 1 roach egg sack present on shelf behind ice machine
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed gloved in 3 compartment sink, touched clean pan without hand wash
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in machine with mold like substance
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable in dish machine area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with dishwasher tray. Employee removed tray. **Corrected on-site** Multiple employees rinsing dishes in hand wash sink in prep area

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10776030

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in containers not labeled after removed from original packaging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried beans in walk in 8lbs 2lbs ground beef in walk in Cook line 5lbs raw steak 5lbs raw chicken cook line 6 lbs cooked rice prep area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Reach in next to prep area, see stop sale: 2lbs shrimp 48F in since the evening 02/09 labeled guacamole 2lbs Hot sauce 50F in since the evening 02/09 Half gallon Milk 48F in since the evening of 02/09 Reach in below oven, all items in since 9:30 this morning, pulled from reach in, see stop sale: 5lbs raw chicken 50F raw beef 50F 1lbs chicken breast 50F 1lbs Chorizo 50F 3 lbs raw shrimp 50F Reach in across from ovens: 1 lbs Shredded cheese 48F in since 9 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Reach in by dish area: tamales 45F in since 9:30 am, second temp 43F at 11:33 am. All other temperatures correct today.

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774441

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in sugar. Manager removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in containers not labeled after removed from original packaging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried beans in walk in 8lbs 2lbs ground beef in walk in Cook line 5lbs raw steak 5lbs raw chicken cook line 6 lbs cooked rice prep area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Reach in next to prep area, see stop sale: 2lbs shrimp 48F in since the evening 02/09 labeled guacamole 2lbs Hot sauce 50F in since the evening 02/09 Half gallon Milk 48F in since the evening of 02/09 Reach in below oven, all items in since 9:30 this morning, pulled from reach in, see stop sale: 5lbs raw chicken 50F raw beef 50F 1lbs chicken breast 50F 1lbs Chorizo 50F 3 lbs raw shrimp 50F Reach in across from ovens: 1 lbs Shredded cheese 48F in since 9 **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried bean 8lbs stop sale in since unknown time in the evening of 02/05, 46F. 2lbs ground beef in since unknown time evening of 02/05, 45F. Cook line 5lbs raw steak 50F drawer below stove in since 9:30 am. See stop sale. 5lbs raw chicken 48F in since 9:30 am, see stop sale. 6 lbs cooked rice in container across from walk in on top of boxes, 73F. Manager stated he was throwing the, away due to being out of temperature too long, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Reach in next to prep area, see stop sale: 2lbs shrimp 48F in since the evening 02/09 labeled guacamole 2 lbs Hot sauce 50F in since the evening 02/09 Milk 48F in since the evening of 02/09 Reach in below oven, all items in since 9:30 this morning, pulled from reach in, see stop sale: 5lbs raw chicken 50F raw beef 50F 1lbs chicken breast 50F 1lbs Chorizo 50F 3 lbs raw shrimp 50F Reach in across from ovens: 1 lbs Shredded cheese 48F in since 9 Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773038

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in sugar. Manager removed. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 shown on phone had to call Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork stored in containers on floor in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door, manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Due to no paper towels at hand wash sink, prep cook wiped her hands on a wiping cloth she was using in the prep area. Manager spoke with her. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wipes wiping stores on top of covered rice and salt. Manager moved. Also being stored in triple sink hanging into sanitizer area of triple sink. Manager has employee removeCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in containers not labeled after removed from original packaging. Warning
  • 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. Dish machine 0 ppm, manager tried to run several times and could not get to work. Triple sink set up for use until dish machine is fixed. Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Hard tortilla shells on cook line not covered underneath other items on cook line. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carnitas made 2 days ago in walk in, no date marking. Manager placed date on container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried beans in walk in 8lbs 2lbs ground beef in walk in Cook line 5lbs raw steak 5lbs raw chicken cook line 6 lbs cooked rice prep area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried bean 8lbs stop sale in since unknown time in the evening of 02/05, 46F. 2lbs ground beef in since unknown time evening of 02/05, 45F. Cook line 5lbs raw steak 50F drawer below stove in since 9:30 am. See stop sale. 5lbs raw chicken 48F in since 9:30 am, see stop sale. 6 lbs cooked rice in container across from walk in on top of boxes, 73F. Manager stated he was throwing the, away due to being out of temperature too long, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Dish wash area. This caused prep cook to wipe hands on wiping cloth she was carrying. Manager did put paper towels in sink areas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820142

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling in dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back storage room with tortilla machine Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in prep area No soap, paper towels or sign at hand wash sink in storage room with tortilla machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No hand wash signs **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. Hose Bibb above hand wash sink in cook line area Both hose bibbs at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Operator has not installed vacuum breaker **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8703868

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling in dry storage
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back storage room with tortilla machine Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in prep area No soap, paper towels or sign at hand wash sink in storage room with tortilla machine.
  • 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 cooked on 7/1 49F in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Taco salad shells stored in cardboard box in cook line area. Operator removed and placed in food grade tub. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (47F - Cold Holding) operator states food was placed in reach in cooler at 10am. Operator placed food in ice bath to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. Hose Bibb above hand wash sink in cook line area Both hose bibbs at mop sink.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in storage room with tortilla machine and at the bar completely inoperable.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650530

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
  • 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who states plans have not been submitted. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559005

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of shrimp in cook line area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Cheese dip cooled in walk in cooler overnight 58F. See stop sale.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store tortillas. Operator had employees move tortillas to food grade bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese dip cooled in walk in cooler overnight 58F
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); guacamole (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler next to ovens in cook line area. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator placed items in an ice bath to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (110F - Hot Holding) operator turned up temperature on crock pot to reheat queso to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558620

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms by kitchen entrance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
  • 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who states no plans have been received as of 2/1/24 Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350327

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms by kitchen entrance Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in bulk seasonings. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area. Operator provided hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Crate with frozen octopus on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine area Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on ice machine. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink in bar area draining onto floor. Operator states he has called a plumber to fix the leak. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Evaporated milk in reach in cooler by queso warmer. Operator dated 11/26 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine rack in front of hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. Warning