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LA MEXICANA RESTAURANTE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3466267
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777264
DBPR license5301047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dry peppers in direct contact with nonfood-grade bags at back dry storage closet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken stored over raw beef in tall stainless reach in cooler at back storage area. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef ranging from 125F-133F underneath prep table at main kitchen, . Per operator, items cooked at 9:30 and left on prep counter out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. operator placed items in steam table to reheat. items reheated to 167F at 11:30. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl as scoop inside plastic container of dry beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back storage closet area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor of back storage closet area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food containers at back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler stored over raw beef at back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.