LA MEZCLA DEL SABOR LATINO
12601 US 19, Hudson FL 34667 · 352-606-1362
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
JAN 25
JUN 25
FEB 26
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened 2 days ago.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015242 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over beef in the refrigerator by the 3 compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.1 bottle under the 3 compartment sink not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters soiled with grease.
Apr 8, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags in the black reach in refrigerator.
Interior of both the microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Feb 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler, stained and grooved
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/. Operator has added single axle trailer. 2 chest freezers, bulk foods, soda, ice machine, to go items in trailer 12/22/25, plans denied, finishes not sent with plan.
Feb 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook went outside to other trailer, scooped ice, went back into other trailer and began to prep food, no hand wash
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Operator reach in cooler rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink, then dried with soiled towel attached to pants. Discussed proper hand wash and drying with paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small black refrigerator- raw beef in plastic container over jar of garlic, operator moved garlic to othe4 cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked yellow rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (51F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (55F - Cold Holding) butter (73F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration hour ago
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator - made yesterday. yucca (44F - Cold Holding), moved to inside of refrigerator from door. In small black refrigerator- raw beef roast (46F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer, raw pork (44F - Cold Holding) operator put in pan to cook. In reach in cooler - all made last at about 8:00, cooked yellow rice (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (51F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (55F - Cold Holding) see stop sale On prep table- butter (73F - Cold Holding)removed from refrigeration1 hour ago, see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler, stained and grooved
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/. Operator has added single axle trailer. 2 chest freezers, bulk foods, soda, ice machine, to go items in trailer 12/22/25, plans denied, finishes not sent with plan.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In plastic bags- raw shrimp under raw beef in vertical freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
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/. Operator has added single axle trailer. 2 chest freezers, bulk foods, soda, to go items in trailer
Jun 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 5535 SR 54, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In plastic bags- raw shrimp under raw beef in vertical freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location..Yaquelin F.
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/. Operator has added single axle trailer. 2 chest freezers, bulk foods, soda, to go items in trailer
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 5535 SR 54, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer, cooked plantains (117F - Hot Holding), cooked 3.5 hours ago. See stop sale
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
Recorded at 5535 SR 54, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
6 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer for outdoors
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In small refrigerator- raw beef over cooked ham, operator moved chicken to bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened 2 days ago.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked plantains (117F - Hot Holding), cooked 3.5 hours ago. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler on top of refrigerator-raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding), moved to other cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer, cooked plantains (117F - Hot Holding), cooked 3.5 hours ago. See stop sale
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grapes in sink, operator removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Yequelin F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer, operator purchased proper item before end of inspection
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In reach in cooler - cheese and ham wrapped in cloth towels, operator removed
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 5535 SR 54, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.
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.