Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TIENDA & RESTAURANTE LAMALQUERIDA LLC

600 W MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3329868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349125
DBPR license3801128

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Tamales at 86F after 1.75 hours . Tamales were replanned one item deep and set in freezer to quickly cool below 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with soapy sponge then rinsing and stacking to dry on dish dry shelves. Manager retrained employee and set up 3 compartment sink with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed home canned pickled carrots and peppers, 14 1/2pint jars at front counter for sale not prepared on site and no labeling. See stop sale. Manager removed from counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided by inspector via email during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at 3 bay with strainer and utensils stored in basin to dry. Manager removed all and retrained employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Intermediate11-26-1

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. Form provided by inspector via email during inspection employee read and signed.

Basic 1

#1Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cleaned knives stored between wall and end of 3 bay sink at warewash.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.