LOS POTOSINOS RESTAURANT Y TIENDA LLC
19001 US 27, Lake Wales FL 33853
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in walk in cooler was removed from non food grade bags.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Operator set up three compartment sink. 150 ppm
Food stored in bag that is not approved for food contact. Single service grocery bags. Rice and beef
Food stored on floor. Eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler raw shell eggs on top of peppers. Operator removed raw eggs from peppers.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks. Operator replaced. Paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter by exit door by camera. Operator showed proof of new ceiling tiles. Opera
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Inside reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.