LOS LAURELES AUTHENTIC MEXICAN AND BAR
4120 CORLEY ISLAND RD SUITE 300, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-530-2188
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 98f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Cups at wait station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by nacho trays in wait station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Water leaking from fire extinguisher in walk in cooler.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chorizo not separate from red onion, in cooler under grill. -Raw shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 108f, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at wait station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -By three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. -Men's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Above soda dispenser and ice bin at wait station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Some shelving in walk in cooler.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over enchiladas.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot or cold running water at hand sink in side prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelves in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over enchiladas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over salsa in walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot or cold running water at hand sink in side prep area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -At side prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelves in walk in cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -At wait station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over rice in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 126f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Odoban not separate from trays.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Stored food not covered. -Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Can of tomatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over dairy mix.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 111f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under three compartment sink.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over peeled onions in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 57f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reduce volume and add ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 107f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can in wait station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 127f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Operator turned on high.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer over clean utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Wait station handsink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead under oven.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Men's bathroom. -Under dish machine.
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.