LOS ANGELES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5649 SR 674
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gaskets.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between 3 compartment sink and wall.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 65 F on counter. Employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 90 F on counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 live roaches above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 1 live roach next to roller near register Employee removed and sanitized are at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: 2 live roaches in dry storage area. Employee removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 live roaches above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 1 live roach next to roller near register Employee removed and sanitized are at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: 2 live roaches in dry storage area. Employee removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: 1 live roach in dry storage Operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roach in dry storage room 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach in dining room 2 dead roaches in employee restroom 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler near register Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 dead roaches in dining area 1 dead roach near register 1 dead roach next to ice machine 4 dead roaches on door in dry storage room 1 dead roach in reach in cooler Operator removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 dead roaches in dining room area 1 dead roach in office area 1 dead roach near air conditioning Employee removed and sanitized areas. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 live roaches above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 1 live roach next to roller near register Employee removed and sanitized are at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roach in dry storage room 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach in dining room 2 dead roaches in employee restroom 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler near register Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 dead roaches in dining area 1 dead roach near register 1 dead roach next to ice machine 4 dead roaches on door in dry storage room 1 dead roach in reach in cooler Operator removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 1 dead fly in dining area Operator removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: 2 live roaches above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
23
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roach in dry storage room 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach in dining room 2 dead roaches in employee restroom 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler near register Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat on floor in kitchen. Multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons near register not handle first. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Warning
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee drink in ice machine. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing, employee set up sanitizer and sanitized dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around in kitchen. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in grocery bag in steam table. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg 2 roach eggs next to reach in cooler near register 1 roach egg on safe Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink in ice machine. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 69 F, steak 70 F, half and half 68 F,ham 56 F, on counter and in reach in cooler. Employee placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees working with no food manager on site. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 23 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
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 3/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed steam well by front counterand no hand sink observed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **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/. Establishment added hot holding serving well by front counter, and has no hand sink. Also plans in kitchen show that hand sink has been moved from entrance of kitchen to left side of ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
2
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled personal food then grabbed tamales with hands without washing them. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cooked tamales with bare hands. Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed Cloraclean, and clorix imported from Mexico with english label not to be used on food contact surfaces. Manager went to store and got correct bleach Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed steam well by front counterand no hand sink observed Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rack with pots of food blocking hand sink 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/. Establishment added hot holding serving well by front counter, and has no hand sink. Also plans in kitchen show that hand sink has been moved from entrance of kitchen to left side of ice machine Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, back prep room Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep shelf
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
- 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 meats,vegetables
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).