TIENDA & RESTAURANTE LAMALQUERIDA LLC
600 W MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two pans of raw beef stored over cheese queso in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three roaches coming out of towel dispenser in back of kitchen. Observed three roaches by three compartment sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four individual tilapia filets in a pan in the reach in cooler packaged and not properly thawed out. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a bucket in the handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 five employees working in the kitchen without a certified food manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at towel dispenser at hand washing sink located in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flan custard in the front reach in cooler, not labeled. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two of the five employees without no proof of training. **Warning**
Basic 6
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on a shelf not introverted or protected in the kitchen. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four individual tilapia filets in a pan in the reach in cooler packaged and not thawing out properly, see stop sale. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in between reach in coolers in back of kitchen. **Warning**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on right side of dumpster is rusted on the bottom. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food with bracelets on. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed butter on the floor in the walk in cooler, and bagged pinto beans on the floor in back of kitchen, owner picked up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:34 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.