LA CRIOLLA CAFE AND RESTAURANT
39895 US 27, Davenport FL 33837 · 863-438-5867
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy.
★ 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--2026005900 | Jan 7, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich station flip top unit gaskets torn, and exposed insulation on doors. Upright freezer on right of cook line next to prep station, gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in stand up freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on floor, on condenser, and around door frame.
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken 55F prepped yesterday, raw shrimp 49F prepped yesterday, and cooked rice prepped yesterday 66F.
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich station flip top unit gaskets torn, and exposed insulation on doors. Upright freezer on right of cook line next to prep station, gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in stand up freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on floor, on condenser, and around door frame.
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken 55F prepped yesterday, raw shrimp 49F prepped yesterday, and cooked rice prepped yesterday 66F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken 55F prepped yesterday, raw shrimp 49F prepped yesterday, and cooked rice prepped yesterday 66F.
No soap provided at handwash sink on buffet line next to juice station.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar area hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in cooked rice in flip top unit.
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich station flip top unit gaskets torn, and exposed insulation on doors. Upright freezer on right of cook line next to prep station, gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in stand up freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on floor, on condenser, and around door frame.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on upright fridge right of cook line next to prep table gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher washer temperature tested at less than 165.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil on cook line water tested at 129f operator turned the temperature up on the holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Apr 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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Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water Handle not missing but stripped at hand sink at the entrance of cook line. Operator has more than enough hand sinks with running hot water in kitchen.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board on cook line stained with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed Cup in bulk container of oats in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Employee removed Tubes of ground beef off floor of walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on oven door on cook line.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Flat spatula i between wall and ware washing table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of beans and rice on cook line. Bulk container of sugar on dry storage shelf next to dish machine.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy.
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. Provided a copy.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting vegetables a nd engaging in food prep.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Cloth was removed.
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