La Cuscatleca

2112 Frankford Av, Panama City, FL 32405

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Cuscatleca has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Cuscatleca was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Panama City restaurants, the typical score is 83; La Cuscatleca is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No hot water on unit. Max water temperature of 82F reached. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Togo boxes next to hand wash sink and under paper towels. Operator moved Togo boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked beef. Operator moved eggs to bottom during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright reach in by front: raw beef 48F, less than 2 hours. Per operator, beef will be cooked for hot holding in 20 mins.

03A-02-5

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 91F, per operator less than 2 hours. Reheated at time of inspection, to 192F, **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops with no handle for ground beef, chicken

14-01-5

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on top shelf of front upright reach in over chicken. Medicine removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

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. 1 employee working over 60 days. **Warning**

53B-01-5

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for manager Elizabeth Rivas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No manager certificate observed. **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Nov 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided dial thermometer to operator.

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cuscatleca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cuscatleca on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does La Cuscatleca compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

La Cuscatleca most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has La Cuscatleca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cuscatleca have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cuscatleca 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 Cuscatleca inspected?

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

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