LOS ANGELES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5649 SR 674, Wimauma FL 33598 · 813-938-5852
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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NOV 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen
★ 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--2024068330 | Nov 20, 2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items in grocery bags and garbage bags in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 66 F sitting out on cook line, employee placed in cooler at time of inspection.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid stored in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop cooked chicken inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has ice inside it next to ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Emporium drink stored inside refrigerator food preparation table. Manager discarded drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn on walk in frezzer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket, stored on floor manager removed, and properly stored bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no leveling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Jan 27, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 65 F on counter. Employee placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 90 F on counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gaskets.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Employee removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between 3 compartment sink and wall.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers.
Nov 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nov 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nov 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nov 22, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roach in dry storage room 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach in dining room 2 dead roaches in employee restroom 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler near register
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 22, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roach in dry storage room 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach in dining room 2 dead roaches in employee restroom 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler near register
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee drink in ice machine.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing, employee set up sanitizer and sanitized dishes.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in grocery bag in steam table.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining room 4 live roach in dry storage room 2 live roaches in office 1 live roach on door in kitchen
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg 2 roach eggs next to reach in cooler near register 1 roach egg on safe
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink in ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 69 F, steak 70 F, half and half 68 F,ham 56 F, on counter and in reach in cooler. Employee placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
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 4+ employees working with no food manager on site.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen, employee replaced at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roach in dry storage room 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach in dining room 2 dead roaches in employee restroom 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler near register
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Meat on floor in kitchen. Multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons near register not handle first.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 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.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed steam well by front counterand no hand sink observed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added hot holding serving well by front counter, and has no hand sink. Also plans in kitchen show that hand sink has been moved from entrance of kitchen to left side of ice machine
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 Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled personal food then grabbed tamales with hands without washing them.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cooked tamales with bare hands.
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. Observed Cloraclean, and clorix imported from Mexico with english label not to be used on food contact surfaces. Manager went to store and got correct bleach
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink
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.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed steam well by front counterand no hand sink observed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rack with pots of food blocking hand sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added hot holding serving well by front counter, and has no hand sink. Also plans in kitchen show that hand sink has been moved from entrance of kitchen to left side of ice machine
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 or paper towels provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, back prep room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,vegetables
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep shelf
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Open dumpster lid.
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.