La Garita
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at La Garita stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Dundee facility scores 90, putting La Garita on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart in front of hand washing sink location the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with produce. In reach in cooler raw chicken breast on top of a tub of plantains. Operator removed the raw chicken from over plantains. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
86
Jan 6, 2025
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Plan submitted on Dec.27 per Ms. Cindy at Plan Review. Plans are still being reviewed by plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ac line draining condensation into hand sink in kitchen. Manager moved line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink missing in front counter. Operator added soda machine with ice well. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator placed soap by the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in plantain and yucca dough. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in server reach in cooler above portioned sauces. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer uncovered. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Employees put on a hairnet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler and make table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
45
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
95
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
36-62-4
86
Apr 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Garita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Garita on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Garita?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Garita.
How does La Garita compare to other restaurants in Dundee?
La Garita most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dundee average of 90.
Has La Garita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Garita have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Garita 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 Garita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Garita is inspected around four times per year on average.
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