La Lucha Mexican Taste

343 North Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

La Lucha Mexican Taste appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Longwood restaurant, which scores around 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - horchata (46F - Cold Holding) - cut lettuce, cut tomato (46F - cold holding) - shredded cheese (46 - Cold Holding). Operator states less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - knife stored in container of standing water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hand sink is not operating,
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Report .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table sour cream (55F - Cold Holding)/ more than 4 hours. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Make table . cut lettuce (57F - ambient cooling /8 hours ).operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-07-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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. Provided to,operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand sink is not operating. sink is operating . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-12-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food employee , with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
30
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Lucha Mexican Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Lucha Mexican Taste on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Lucha Mexican Taste?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Lucha Mexican Taste.

How does La Lucha Mexican Taste compare to other restaurants in Longwood?

La Lucha Mexican Taste most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.

Has La Lucha Mexican Taste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Lucha Mexican Taste have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Lucha Mexican Taste means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Lucha Mexican Taste inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Lucha Mexican Taste is inspected roughly once per year on average.