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LA MANSION MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA LLC

9740 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-233-6996

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6114027
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately - 11 live roaches on hinge of reach in cooler on cook line 7 live roaches on upright alto sham on cook line 1 live roach on floor under keg cooler in bar 20 live roaches on bag in box soda by walk in cooler 2 live roaches on back of single door cooler by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025090837Dec 16, 2025Jun 4, 2026$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked in bar with a trash can. Operator moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler above food and stored next to dry storage items and clean equipment. Employees removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miguel, Norma, Juan, Roldolpho
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small fly next to glass door cooler in bar 1 small fly under soda station in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - pan of raw beef over ready to eat, uncovered sauces, pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately - 11 live roaches on hinge of reach in cooler on cook line 7 live roaches on upright alto sham on cook line 1 live roach on floor under keg cooler in bar 20 live roaches on bag in box soda by walk in cooler 2 live roaches on back of single door cooler by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large metal strip in hand wash sink in dish room, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels, hand wash sign at sink in dish room and in employee bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miguel, Norma, Juan, Roldolpho
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups in sugar, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in dirty bus tub in dish room Soiled dishes on soiled rack under prep table on cook line
Basic/24-06-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By employee bathroom
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor at end of cook line, bag of soda on floor under bag in box rack, operator moved both to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler by walk in cooler soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen blocked by chair, trash can, mop bucket.
/46-01-4
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook entered cook line and put gloves on a on, no hand was, discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty,
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line- raw shrimp over pineapple and cooked pork, operator moved shrimp to bottom In walk in cooler shell eggs over buns. In reach in freezer in storage area- raw beef in plastic wrap over ready to eat, moved to bottom
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef for quesaberia (120F - Hot Holding), in unit for 1 hour, operator discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by dish room used as dump sink, glasses, in sink, operator dumped tub of water in sink. Discussed with manager on duty.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line No soap, paper towels, or sign at hand wash sink by dish room.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass on lift top cooler on cook line, operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.