La Diferencia

2823 Hwy 71, Marianna, FL 32446

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Diferencia appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 93, putting La Diferencia squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor by grill.

08B-38-4

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to store container with clear liquid. Food handler moved container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Food handle restocked paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for 2 cooks, both hired over 60 days per Owner. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish strainer and other items in hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on cook line.

10-17-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice in reach in cooler with no date mark. Owner states made 8-28 owner placed date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour like substance in container with no label.

02D-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils in container not inverted or covered for protection.

24-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Diferencia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Diferencia on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Diferencia?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Diferencia.

How does La Diferencia compare to other restaurants in Marianna?

La Diferencia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Marianna average of 93.

Has La Diferencia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Diferencia 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 Diferencia inspected?

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

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