La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 13 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited seven times.
La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 47 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Facility added table side guacamole with diced tomatoes. 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/. Facility must contact plan review with the addition of table aide guacamole and distance to hand sinks from table side guacamole. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board has staining to board on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several small cups with no handle stored in spices **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelving in dry storage area with food products **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sea food cooler soiled Bin holding masa is heavily soiled Racks to wash dishes are soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus defrosting at room temperature- moved to walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut boards in kitchen have staining Shelving in walk-in-cooler has buildup of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Defrosting steak at room temperature on cooks line, operator moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: 4 large packs of beef defrosting in 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board by walk-in-cooler has cut marks Cut board to seafood cooler has cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
61
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemical on shelf over bottles of open sauces in office **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp in seafood cooler 46°; in cooler less than 4 hours, operator moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Signage in office - operator moved to front in sight of customers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut boards in kitchen have staining Shelving in walk-in-cooler has buildup of food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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 manager form - current employees working signed and dated form **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy black buildup in ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board by walk-in-cooler has cut marks Cut board to seafood cooler has cut marks **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by pass through window at entrance to kitchen area **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag on top of bin holding sugar Employee cell phone on make station on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink at front counter area, provided manager with signage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of seafood cooler soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. 1/2 in use avocado on cooks line still has produce sticker on avocado, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Defrosting steak at room temperature on cooks line, operator moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
19
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sour cream in prep table. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink at cook line : had Ice in basin, and food debris in removable drain, operator also dumped cup of water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is missing Quat test strips for triple sink. However operator does have chlorine strips for dishwasher
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing Bracelet . Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood system is in disrepair. Operator has on order
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under toaster oven. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator immediately closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 buckets of fish thawing at room temperature in back prep area. Operator immediately placed one under cool running water and placed the other in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko, flour containers. Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. Operator immediately cut open **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Molding coming off wall by fryer
36-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table in ware washing area. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse next to seasoning containers, -Backpack on chip container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
32
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
32
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 5 flats shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, It board stained in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor by dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish washing area, 2 exposed bulbs that are not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer outside storage, upright unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
55
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Only plans on file are from 2019, dishwasher has been added, office is now dry storage, ice machine is by back door, outside storage, only (1) hand sink on cooks line. Facility must submit current plans to plan review. Numerous hand wash violations observed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen at entrance to back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per manager Facility dumping water outside, mop sink per previous plan is now a prep sink by dish machine in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler to left of walk-in-cooler holding salsas has standing water **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server took care of dirty dishes then proceeded to hostess stand, handled clean silverware and menus and sat guests down.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over over beef in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of chicken in walk-in-cooler stored on top of storage container with a liquid product **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris to cut boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 operator with hand out
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of food in walk-in-cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front bar
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by pass through window **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards in kitchen and seafood area . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing to drain by pass through window
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag hanging on rack with clean pans **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At corner of wall off kitchen to entrance to dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bin at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in back area that holds seafood
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on food containers in walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - cloth/towel used under cutting board on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
19
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 1/2 pans of Cooked yellow rice on line 92°; for one hour, cook said rice is easier to scoop, I advised that rice must maintain proper temperature, cook placed 2 pans of rice in walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery, (1) pan cook reheated to 165° 1/2 pan of Queso 62° sitting on top of hot well, operator moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. To go bags in freezer with raw chicken directly in contact with bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards stained on line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as a dump sink as evidence of ice in sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Manager YURIDA MENDOZA arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice used as scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded unused equipment stored out back door of restaurant
33-31-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, on cooks line and prep area
14-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag on shelf with food served to customers **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.p at pass through window
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Oven on line soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior containers holding sugar and beans heavily soiled Shelf under prep table has food debris Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by coke cooler not secured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant.
How does La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Campana Mexican and Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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