LAS 3 PRINCESAS
4327 HWY 17, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-244-4662
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2025
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OCT 25
MAY 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed ten flies in the dining area and five flies in the kitchen, flies have not landed on any food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in a carry out bag in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a pan of meat sauce in reach in cooler, operator moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. By end of inspection, owner placed on wall.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table in kitchen, employee moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door, employee moved.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef in three compartment sink thawing with no running water, operator corrected.
Jan 12, 2026□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Time of inspection five employees could not show any proof of training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touched arm and resume food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, educated employee on hand washing and changing gloves, employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed ten flies in the dining area and five flies in the kitchen, flies have not landed on any food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo sausage over lettuce in the reach in cooler towards front of kitchen next to office, employee changed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food a manger and there are five employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the back door, employee replaced.
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. Time of inspection five employees could not show any proof of training.
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. Printed a copy for employees, was signed by everyone by end of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of Teflon on the shelve in the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in food preparation area, employee moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and cases of Pepsi on the floor by the front counter, employee put on the shelves.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside not protected on top of the ice machine, employee moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the door handle of the oven, employee moved.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays on the floor in dining area, employee put on shelve.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank inside the kitchen used to cook yellow rice, employee disconnected and moved outside.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no curb side mop sink, owner stated sink has been ordered showed the receipt from Home Depot for the sink will be delivered June 26th. The drain and faucets are operational and working.
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.