La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt

1725 N Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt has eight inspections in the public record. La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt was last inspected on Mar 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26 operator paid for license durning inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - 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/. Operator added trailers behind MFDV for food prep and food storage **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler

05-09-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris and food on floor under cooking equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt on file is from Mar 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt.

How does La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Calentana Mexican Store & Restraunt is inspected around two times per year on average.

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