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LO NUESTRO RESTAURANT AND CAFE

400 N 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352.702.8127

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4501664
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork chops in glass door refrigerator.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over empanada dough. Manager moved product.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 103f. Less than 4 hours. Manager turned up heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Cooked pork. Manager determined correct time.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on prep cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. -Case of tomatoes and bag of onions.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan over three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cooked meat.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Scraper handle burned and not easily cleanable.
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Lysol not separate from spoons.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic container lid in disrepair.
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Over grease trap.
Basic/14-20-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken wings.
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork chops in glass door refrigerator.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 26, 2023Inspection 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.