Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA FAMILIA

602 10 ST W · PAMLETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3593701
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10873860
DBPR license5105168

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut cilantro stored in reach in cooler near cook line lined with non food grade paper towels. Employee removed paper towels and discarded them. Observed cut onions stored in reach in cooler in dry storage area lined with non food grade paper towels. Operator removed paper towels and discarded them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed deep freezer in dry storage with multiple garbage bags with frozen beef inside. . **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed uncovered bowl of raw chicken above green sauce in reach in cooler near cook line. Employee removed chicken and placed on bottom shelf. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat green sauce in reach in cooler in dry storage area. Operator removed eggs from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice in plastic container on steam table reach 110F. Educated operator on hot food holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner and disinfectant bottles stored on same shelf as coffee filter and coffee container in dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee handwashing sink near cook line. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator stated they didn't have employee agreement forms. Printed for operator and emailed form, employees filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roaches on glue traps next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of frying oil stored on floor near cook line. Operator removed and properly stored frying oil. Observed 2 containers of frying oil and a bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed and properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezers in storage areas with ice buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong and a pair of ladles on oven door handle. Employee removed items from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling lights with no light shields throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet not working on employee hand washing sink near cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.