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LA CHILANGUITA LLC

224 S 1 ST, Lake Wales FL 33853 · 2398601269

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307595
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Diet Coke can and container in hand washing sink, employee removed items located by kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink located at the kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area
Basic/36-32-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bin of cactus leaves not six inches off the floor. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, operator has new ceilings ready to display for ceiling.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Previous ownership displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat Gatorade in reach in cooler Operator removed raw shells from reach in cooler for sodas and drinks.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area Operator has ceiling tiles ready to replace
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator scheduled inspection for maintenance for reach in cooler during inspection Temperature reduce to 45F
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 24, 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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Serving-scoop handle in contact with rice in reach cooler on prep station. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. Operator in the process of replacing tiles.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash can lid in hand washing sink by prep sink. Operator removed lid.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Above cash register
Basic/36-62-4
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation

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.