LA VAQUITA BAKERY
615 W LANTANA RD, Lantana FL 33462 · 561-563-3208
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 65F removed from walk in cooler 1 hour ago. Left out at coffee station. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed milk back in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot case: ham croquettes (109F - Hot Holding); papa rellenos (cooked potatoes) (110F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Raw shell eggs over mustard Raw pork over wine Raw bacon over cheese Operator stored products properly. Educated operator on proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to move products to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot case: ham croquettes (109F - Hot Holding); papa rellenos (cooked potatoes) (110F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 65F removed from walk in cooler 1 hour ago. Left out at coffee station. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed milk back in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dishes stored in sink. Operator removed dishes.
No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not able to maintain TCS foods at 41F tested at 51F. Establishment has ample refrigeration to operate.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from lowboy reach in Cooler.
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