LA VILLITA BAKERY
89 N HWY 17-92, Haines City FL 33844
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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NOV 24
APR 25
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches crawling on wall by large mixers 1 live roach on flour bag Approximately 30 live roaches on the sticky side of tape on the flour large bulk bin
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025062920 | Aug 13, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic pitcher stored inside the handwashing sink in the bakery area. The picture was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White carry out containers on the floor next to the steam table.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bakery area soiled with frosting.
Aug 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, microwave Food debris build up on racks in reach in coolers
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken, beans,
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked container holding beans in two door reach in cooler Rusted racked in reach in cooler
Floor / walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment soiled old food debris Cobb webs in dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior microwave
Aug 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 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 priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Establishment using low splash bleach as sanitizer for food contact surfaces. No approved sanitizer available for food contact surfaces.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches crawling on wall by large mixers 1 live roach on flour bag Approximately 30 live roaches on the sticky side of tape on the flour large bulk bin
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping by back door
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Bread in front in basket
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, microwave Food debris build up on racks in reach in coolers
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken, beans,
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dining area by office. Manager cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection 3 dead on floor under reach in cooler on cooks line 1 dead on floor by two door reach in cooler wheel 2 dead dead on floor in dish room
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked container holding beans in two door reach in cooler Rusted racked in reach in cooler
Floor / walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment soiled old food debris Cobb webs in dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior microwave
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor. Manager picked up.
Stored food not covered. Beans, pork, rice in reach in cooler not covered
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in reach in cooler in bucket of sauce at kitchen entrance.
Food stored on floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in prep area.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of the Inside reach in coolers in kitchen heavily soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at Hand sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed cup on prep table on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed Phone and purse on dry storage shelf in prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil at entrance of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers of flour and sugar in kitchen.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken in a container over cooked beans in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator put the chicken to the bottom.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cook line. Operator put oil on shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers on them in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed avocados.
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bakery area.
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 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.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Gelatinas, jalapeños mix, sauces inside the upright reach in cooler next to the coffee/ condiments station in the lobby.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Unnecessary items stored in the hallway across from the office.unused equipment, dry storage.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bakery area.
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 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Bakery area.
Packaged food has no English labeling.
Seating establishment operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator stated he's storing dry storage and supplies at a storage area offsite at another location.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler. The drink was discarded.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Operator stated dry food is stored and paper supplies is stored offsite.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Gelatinas, jalapeños mix, sauces inside the upright reach in cooler next to the coffee/ condiments station in the lobby.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of Dart J Cup stored on the floor across from the office.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Unnecessary items stored in the hallway across from the office.unused equipment, dry storage.
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.