LA PALMA MEXICAN GRILL
1690 CITRUS BLVD · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Red salsa 52f, Refried beans 47-58f. Cooked previous day per manager. **Warning**
01B-28-5High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -Carnitas dated 09-16. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of peeled tomatoes. **Warning**
22-41-4High 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. -Bar 0 ppm. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Carnitas 09-16. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on wall above 2 compartment sink in rear prep area. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Dishwasher not changing gloves in between dirty and clean dishes. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Red salsa 52f, Refried beans 47-58f. Cooling from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 46f, Green salsa 48f, Chorizo 47f, Beef patties 45f, Steak 49f, Chicken breast 44f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill, operator put in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun holster at bar. -Can opener blade. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar. **Warning**
Basic 9
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on floor in front of walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer door. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar. **Warning**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -Cooling cart by ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill. -Hood system piping. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Bottom of wine cooler at bar. -Small freezer on cook line. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep tables. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Below dish machine. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand sink near mop sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.