LA PINATA
850 S TENNESSEE AVE, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-940-1490
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Short ribs approx 6 lbs
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023070432 | Oct 20, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $280 |
| 3--2019036385 | Jun 26, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed steam well stored u dear canopy with observed rain water on lids. Manager moved steam well to inside of building.
Observed open char grill with no lid on table. Operator removed, and discussed not allowed due to not having a lid for overhead protection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Short ribs approx 6 lbs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Soda nozzle in bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Short ribs
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All purpose cleaner, employee labeled spray bottle.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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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.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment or access to mop sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over the top of ready to eat potatoes in reachin cooler. Operator moved sausage to bottom shelf.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment or access to mop sink.
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