La Coolmena

5570 Us Hwy 17-92 Unit 100, Haines City, FL 33844
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Coolmena, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Haines City restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Birria soup temping 60F, per operator prepared yesterday and has been in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by white chest freezer.
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black forks at from counter not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. White cutting board stored on floor between Glassdoor drink cooler and triple sink.
24-26-4
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator retrieved from another location
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee, stated she was employed about 5 months
53B-02-5
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. All present employees (3) **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by chest freezer and stacks of Togo containers
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items under equipment and shelving
08B-38-4
45
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Coolmena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Coolmena on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Coolmena?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Coolmena.

How does La Coolmena compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

La Coolmena most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.

Has La Coolmena's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Coolmena have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Coolmena 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 Coolmena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Coolmena is inspected around two times per year on average.