LA ALAMEDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
6520 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, New Port Richey FL 34653 · 727.645.6976
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink with no hot water, 69F after running approximately 2 minutes. Operator corrected heater during inspection, 89F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in reach in cooler not dated. Operator was able to determine prep dates and dated accordingly. Operator states he has been using small post it notes and the fall off. I suggested possibly tape.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed cell phone
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles at drink machine in server station that are soiled.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles at drink machine in server station that are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at server station used for dumping.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish machine removed from kitchen, hand wash sink relocated from right side of 3 compartment sink, to the left. Freezer and cook line table have been swapped. Mop sink no longer exists.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink with no hot water, 69F after running approximately 2 minutes. Operator corrected heater during inspection, 89F.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shredded chicken thawing in a pan, no running water. Operator moved items to an available sink and corrected the process.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe under the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets. Operator replaced them at inspection.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer at 10ppm in server station. Operator remade the solution at 50ppm corrected it on site.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At server station- 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag in direct contact with tortillas, operator, removed from bag and put in foil
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At wait station - 10 ppm, operator added more sanitizer, corrected to 50 ppm
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink at wait station, discussed use of sinks with owner
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on cutting board lift top Cooler, operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards in kitchen, moved to bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket in kitchen by hand wash sink - 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jose Montesanos
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. Emailed employee health poster to owner
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel on top of tortillas in igloo cooler, operator put deli paper on top
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee next to tortillas by steam table, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at wait station
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor by 3 compartment sink, move to top of other bucket
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table and cutting board at lift top, moved to bucket
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.