TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5
701 HINSON AVE, Haines City FL 33844 · 863-422-1227
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in back dry storage area by tortilla machine. Manager eradicated roaches, and discarded. Observed approximately 19 roaches in between steam well and wall, on cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025081876 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2022005679 | Dec 21, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Emailed a copy to operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed containers from clean dish area to be rewatched.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior rear wall of the ice machine. Manager cleaned interior rear wall of ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of milk stored on floor. Manager put box on rack.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a box of chilies being stored in an open box on dry storage shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in back dry storage area by tortilla machine. Manager eradicated roaches, and discarded. Observed approximately 19 roaches in between steam well and wall, on cook line.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed in upper chute area.
Dead roach on premises. Observed a dead roach in back dry storage area, by tortilla machine. Manager disposed of roach.
Food stored on floor. Observed cambro of juice being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed juice on a rack. Observed gallon of fryer oil being stored on the floor.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee removed Pepto bismol off of shelf over reach in warmer in prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dishes in ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork over fish in stand up reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed fish from bottom of cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table. Operator removed purse.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes In ware washing area.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers on them in reach in cooler in prep area stored over cut tomato. Operator removed avocados and washed properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several Wiping clothes on prep table.operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of Sugar. Operator placed label on container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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. Provided a copy.
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. Provided acopy
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen/ dishwasher/area.
Food stored on floor. 2 stock pots with pork and chicken stored on the floor in the kitchen. The items we're reform off the floor.
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.