LA CALENTANA MEXICAN STORE & RESTRAUNT
1725 N MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-286-5159
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26 operator paid for license durning inspection
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26 operator paid for license durning inspection
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/. Operator added trailers behind MFDV for food prep and food storage
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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