LA GARITA BAKERY
42 MAXCY PLAZA CIR, Haines City FL 33844 · 863-547-6030
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steak stored over ready to eat salad mix. Had employee rearrange so nothing is stored under raw meat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on upright freezer in hallway by bread station soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator in process of change of ownership. Waiting on plan review approval, license has been applied for.
Change of ownership layout has changed from approved plans on file. Acoustic ceiling tiles in changed prep area and are not smooth and easily cleanable Total of 32 seats present in dining area. From licensed 24. Hot buffet line added to left side of front door. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler added in back room by exit door across from restrooms. Additional prep room added with half wall with dry storage racks and reach in cooler units. In prep area area in front of kitchen there is added ice machine, baking prep table, right coffee station, juice dispensers, 2 reach in coolers, 2 prep tables, microwave, reach in freezer, and to hot serving buffet units with sneeze guards and 1 pastry display case. Additional food storage area added by back door. 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/.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front counter and prep area and in storage areas
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership occurred and operator has app,ied for license. Operator is required to submit updated plan review layout approved by the division in order to issue the license.
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/. Change of ownership layout has changed from approved plans on file. Acoustic ceiling tiles in changed prep area and are not smooth and easily cleanable Total of 32 seats present in dining area. From licensed 24 Hot buffet line added to left side of front door. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler added in back room by exit door across from restrooms. Additional prep room added with half wall with dry storage racks and reach in cooler units. In prep area area in front of kitchen there is added ice machine, baking prep table, right coffee station, juice dispensers, 2 reach in coolers, 2 prep tables, microwave, reach in freezer, and to hot serving buffet units with sneeze guards and 1 pastry display case. Additional hand sink added in kitchen.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Location increased seating from 24 to 32. Sent seating change evaluation form to operator.
Jan 6, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed Drink on storage shelf with condiments and utensils in prep area.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of cream in hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed box.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area. Operator removed labels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on reach in cooler in prep area. Operator turned all containers face down.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 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
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
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.