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LAREDO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

800 N TEMPLE AVE · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502756
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890726
DBPR license1400195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Pesticide raid bug spray on shelf of dishwashing area. Operator discarded the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw steak over unwashed lemon and lime. Operator had employee relocated steak. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Rice in bus tub held on time as public health control not time marked. Employee placed time marker then discarded rice at 3pm discarded time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of bleach next to the three compartment sink with clean bowls. Employee relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean cutting boards next to three compartment sink with mold like substance on the side of the cutting board. Base of reach in freezer with debris buildup.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line has deep grooves in cutting board.

#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal hotdogs in walk in cooler over food for customers.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on uneven floors in dish area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor of the prep line. Operator relocated the fryer oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket with build up of debris and residue. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple shelves with ripped tin foil as cover. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In reach in freezers uncovered bacon, chile rellenos, beef patties and pork chops. Operator had employee begin covering products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pastor in three compartment sink in standing water, operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe drain under three compartment sink.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator relocated wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.