TIENDA LA PINATA CORP
14019 US 441, Lake City FL 32024 · 904-405-4140
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in vehicle.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026034235 | Mar 3, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV storing food in adjacent unlicensed vacant building.
Mar 3, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine on shelf with customer food. Employee removed medicine.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee removed bottle of medicine from shelf and resumed food handling with no hand wash. No working sink on MFDV.
No handwash sink for employees. No working handwash sink on Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV storing food in adjacent unlicensed vacant building.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ziplock bag of cooked chicken and ziplock bag of cooked pork in reach-in cooler with date mark of 2-19-26. Manager discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in spices.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear buds on shelf next to door with business food. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No 2-inch high license number on exterior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen missing from serving window.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in vehicle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by open container of bleach in sink basin. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gallon of bleach, scouring pad, and wad of tin foil in sink basin. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No 2 inch high license number on exterior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen missing from serving window.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in truck.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Reach-in coolergasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in truck.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink in reach-in cooler not in segregated area and labeled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk container of spice/seasoning mix.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three or four flies observed in cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
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