Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LA MEXICANA RESTAURANTE

15535 SW WARFIELD BLVD · INDIANTOWN · Martin County · FL 34956

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3734227
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13772720
DBPR license5301047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At non food grade paper used in direct contact with cilantro- operator removed and stored properly.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler – shredded cheese 48F- cold holding- food stored above fill line- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour – operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter- chemical storage wipes stored over sauces- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.