La Escondida II
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at La Escondida II, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “container of medicine improperly stored”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Wauchula restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of pepto bismol in reach in cooler salsa, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over container of beans in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed flat of raw hard shell eggs out at room temperature with no written plan, printed a copy for owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bags of shredded chicken not date marked in the reach in freezer, owner stated made 6/19/25.
02C-02-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
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 conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on counter. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in container of beans in reach in cooler, owner took bowl out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 bags of potatoes on floor under reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed can outside no lid.
33-15-4
41
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Pepto-bismo in the reach in cooler with food prep.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over cooked yellow rice in reach in cooler.
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. Printed a copy out for owner by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Printed a copy for owner and signed by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed beef and pork in the reach in cooler not date marked owner stated was made on 6/18/25.
02C-02-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
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.
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for owner by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed diced tomatoes and parsley not covered in reach in cooler and sobes not covered in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked rice in the reach in cooler.
14-01-5
37
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Sanitizer notapproved for food service. Operator using low splash bleach. Operator sent for approved bleach during inspection.
41-28-4
86
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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.Inspector provided handout at inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink covered by cutting board. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep area.
40-06-5
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.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.observed no screen to cover back door and service window during operation.
35B-14-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.Operator corrected by writing date. Foods are used within 2 days of thawing and are frozen on the day cooked.
02C-08-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood filters broken, missing at hood open to vent system. No ability to collect grease.
36-63-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Escondida II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Escondida II on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Escondida II?
Across the inspection record, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Escondida II.
How does La Escondida II compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
La Escondida II most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has La Escondida II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Escondida II have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Escondida II 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 Escondida II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Escondida II is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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