LA JAROCHA
2701 SWINDELL RD, Lakeland FL 33805 · 86351213508
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Water leaking slow dripping of bottom of trailer to ground, Operator turn off tank which leaking. Empty into portable tank to proper dispose of.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with tortillas cooking outside
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Water leaking slow dripping of bottom of trailer to ground, Operator turn off tank which leaking. Empty into portable tank to proper dispose of.
Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Tortillas being prepared outdoors, operator informed preparation continues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Stand water at 46F. Operator moved shrimp to reachin cooler.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Operator moved warewashing inside
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