LA CHAPARRITA LLC
5640 STATE RD 674, Wimauma FL 33598 · 813-531-4478
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
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DEC 24
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 5 flies flying around on trailer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082342 | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 trailer with food and coolers that need to be added to plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in trailer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled.
Oct 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 trailer with food and coolers that need to be added to plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in trailer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled.
Oct 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins above prep table.
Live, small flying insects found 5 flies flying around on trailer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored with cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Raw pork above cooked ham in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 50 F in reach in cooler over night.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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 trailer with food and coolers that need to be added to plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in juice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in reach in prep table.
Food stored on floor. Tomatoes on floor on trailer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in trailer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled.
Feb 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 10611 BERNER LN, Riverview — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop bread inside refrigerator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 10611 BERNER LN, Riverview — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop bread inside refrigerator.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup sitting inside juice dispenser. Handle of spoon inside juice.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10920 US HWY 41, Gibsonton — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chorizo over avocado and habanero in reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag under prep table next to food for establishment.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in extra storage trailer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach in freezers in extra storage trailer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic plates on floor in storage trailer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in coolers and empty propane tanks.
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 5028 E 10 AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef held over milk and tortillas in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: black beans 53 F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw beef and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in mobile truck.
Stored food not covered. Tortillas in reach in freezer.
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.