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LA PALMA MEXICAN GRILL

1690 CITRUS BLVD · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3696280
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13679388
DBPR license4508517

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Mole sauce 04/28. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Mole sauce dated 04/28. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa verde 59f. Less than 4 hours, advised to rapid chill. -Pico 54f, Cut tomato 53f, Cut lettuce 53f. -Cooked peppers 61f, Tamales 59f, Cheese 60f, Beef 60f. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Used as dump sink at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -At wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Wooden dolly by ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Unused reach in cooler under flat grill. **Warning**

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#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.