TIENDA & RESTAURANTE LAMALQUERIDA LLC
600 W MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
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 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All foods in walk-in cooler found at above 41F , rice 2qt (50F – Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F – Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F – Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F – Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F – Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F – Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F – Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F – Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F – Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F – Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F – Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F – Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F – Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F – Cold Holding) see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler ambient air at 51F rice 2qt (50F – Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F – Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F – Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F – Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F – Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F – Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F – Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F – Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F – Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F – Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F – Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F – Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F – Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F – Cold Holding) see stop sale. **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 in steamtable Pork (109F – Hot Holding); chicken (119F – Hot Holding); beef (110F – Hot Holding). Operator forgot to turn n this side of table. In table less than 1 hour. Operator set table on high to quickly cool items to 165then reduce heat and hold hot at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash area used to stored cleaning utensils and wet wipe cloths on and hanging on basin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at dishwash area. Operator labeled Bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
24-03-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed clean knives stored on magnetic strip at warewash area with dirty mop leaning against wall in contact with knives. Operator sent knives through warewash and sanitized wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed worker at prep table and twist off water bottle on prep table during working with pastries. Operator removed and redirected employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed outside garbage cans at back door with trash inside and lid open. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam plates and boats not inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken slacking at room temperature at back prep area. Still frozen. Operator placed on pan with running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.