LA TIENDITA RESTAURANT LLC
1840 N MONROE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Quaternary 0ppm. Employee corrected to 150ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tacos 50F, chicken tacos 50F, fried cheese 50F, sausage 50F, shredded pork 48F, shredded marinated pork 49F, raw beef 50F, raw chicken breast 59F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tacos 50F, chicken tacos 50F, fried cheese 50F, sausage 50F, shredded pork 48F, shredded marinated pork 49F, raw beef 50F, raw chicken breast 59F in standing cooler at kitchen area at 1:30. Per manager items have been held since approximately 9:30. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso 98F on steam table at cook line at 12:00. Per manager held since 10:00. Manager placed queso in tight fitting container to properly hot hold in steam table. New temperature at 1:45: queso 144F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed five food handler employees working with no certified food manager on duty.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two prep food handler employees with no proof of food handler training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, black beans, chicken breast, shredded chicken, and queso with no date marks in reach in cooler at storage area. Per manager everything was prepared within seven days.
Basic 3
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple packages of thawed tilapia sealed in reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Manager opened packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed accumulation of rust/decay near bottom of dumpster.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage and phone stored on prep table at cook line. Manager removed personal items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:48 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.