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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat in direct contact with non-food grade bags in the back reach in freezer. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/01/24 Operator stated they were going to renew it by the end of day. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat bread in the cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hand sanitizer stored above food products in the prep hallway. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their warewash hand sink used for towels and their prep hand sink used to wet a cloth. **Warning**
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 5 employees working with food with no CFM present. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their ware washing hand sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
Basic 3
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed half of their lid missing. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop in contact with ice on the cook line. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:01 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.