LA COCINA
515 E NOBLE AVE · WILLISTON · Levy County · FL 32696
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pans containing chicken and beef lined with grocery bags in warming unit near cookline. Employee removed food from bags during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee at cookline washed hands in three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime-like buildup on interior of lid on ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two large pans containing food stored inside handwashing sink in prep area. Manager removed pans of food from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwashing sink in prep area. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Person in charge unable to locate food handler training for any employees. 1. Person in charge, Jontel Hammond, has been employed since the restaurant opened. 2. Omar Castenada, person in charge stated he has been employed here for approximately five months. *Mari Morales, person in charge stated she has only been employed for two weeks, but will need food handler training within 60 days of hire. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Three employees who work with food without food handler training. Person in charge unable to locate proof the employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge. Inspector provided person in charge with the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two large containers filled with green salsa and red salsa missing date marks inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the salsa was made two days prior and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. 1. Drink cups on front counter wet nested. 2. Clear plastic containers on shelf in back of kitchen wet nested. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxed fountain soda syrup stored directly on floor inside exterior storage shed. Manager instructed employee to reorganize the storage shed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in back of reach-in cooler at cookline.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink near three-compartment sink not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:57 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.