La Mexicana Restaurante
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited La Mexicana Restaurante eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which La Mexicana Restaurante's 45 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced with Dishwasher (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator change sanitizer from chlorine to quaternary and don't have quaternary test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's bath room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen no soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated that they do egg to order in morning. I emailed operator sign and printed one for operator and I. Printed sign nand operator posted . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed spices in a plastic container stored on the floor in the rear storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to walk-in refrigerator.
36-24-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal covered with garbage bag.
32-23-5
39
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (48F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler cooling overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (48F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Placed hot in a tied plastic bag
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse bowl in and sink, and another fill bowl with water from hand sink . Operator coached employee on proper handsink usage **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen
36-11-4
45
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine. Corrective action taken/operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork/reach in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
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
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beef/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/kitchen
02D-01-5
58
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0/ppm chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 114 degrees, sautéed onions/above steam table/stored within 1 hour/corrective action taken/operator reheated on grill and stored properly in steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50 degrees, cheese, 50 degrees, sliced tomatoes/stored within 1 hour/prep cooler/cookline/corrective action taken/operator moved all Tcs foods to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mexicana Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mexicana Restaurante on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mexicana Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Mexicana Restaurante.
How does La Mexicana Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Indiantown?
La Mexicana Restaurante most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Indiantown average of 82.
Has La Mexicana Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Mexicana Restaurante have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Mexicana Restaurante 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 Mexicana Restaurante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mexicana Restaurante is inspected around two times per year on average.
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