LA GARITA
28067 US HWY 27, Dundee FL 33838
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart in front of hand washing sink location the kitchen.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with produce. In reach in cooler raw chicken breast on top of a tub of plantains. Operator removed the raw chicken from over plantains.
Jan 6, 2025□ 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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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes.
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ac line draining condensation into hand sink in kitchen. Manager moved line
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink missing in front counter. Operator added soda machine with ice well.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator replaced paper towels
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator placed soap by the hand wash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Employees put on a hairnet
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler and make table. Manager removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in plantain and yucca dough. Manager removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in server reach in cooler above portioned sauces. Manager removed
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer uncovered. Manager voluntarily discarded
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ms. Carmen
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter.
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter.
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.