LA PLACITA PALETERIA Y TAQUERIA
2401 W MAIN ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-901-6789
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Beans 87f, cooked previous day per manager.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Beans 87f, cooked previous day per manager.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork over cooked shrimp.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Beans 87f, cooked previous day per manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 51f, less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Beans, too deep and covered. 87f cooked previous day.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In kitchen.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee washed dish and then handled banana.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at three compartment sink.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -10 ppm. Manager added bleach. Rechecked at chl 50 ppm.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee wiped face with gloved hand. Notified manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Stored food not covered.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -Sample spoons above ice cream.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw beef over cilantro. Manager moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk. Manager determined correct date.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pork. Manager determined correct date.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Prep cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over salsa.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. -Ice cream.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Tilapia at room temperature.
Feb 19, 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.