La Creacion Express
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited La Creacion Express eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Restaurants in Wesley Chapel average 85, so La Creacion Express is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed used yellow wiping clothes stored on prep table. Discussed with operator storing them in sanitizer solution between uses. Manager moved clothes to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator inverted mop head up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand bag on shelf with food in dry storage. Operator removed hand bag**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
52
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed lemon bleach used for ware washing Corrected -observed manage purchase proper chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans stored in hand sink next to 3-compartment Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build u inside reachin freezer in back room
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of foam cups stored on floor at bar area
25-05-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood along wall in back storage room
14-06-4
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden boards in dry storage no smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands Observed cook crack shelled eggs then touched bread without changing gloves and washing hands. Spoke with employee and they just changed gloves **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line to right side of cook line: american cheese (64F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (62F - Cold Holding); american cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Low boy under flat top: cooked ham (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Manager iced down product. Units were plugged into same outlet and breaker tripped. Manager turned on and cooler temps were rapidly dropping **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden boards in dry storage no smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-30-4
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Establishment expanded kitchen by adding storage room. Storage room contains dry goods and one two door freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Operator has submitted plans on 12/13/2022. Plan review has received plans and is still,in process of approving. Plans will be confirmed at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Creacion Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Creacion Express on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does La Creacion Express compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
La Creacion Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
Has La Creacion Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Creacion Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Creacion Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Creacion Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Creacion Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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