La Mordida
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at La Mordida stretching back to 2022. La Mordida was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which La Mordida's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
20
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut raw chicken strips (46F - Cold Holding). Held overnight no temperatures taken in walk in cooler on this day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut raw chicken strips (46F - Cold Holding) Held overnight no temperatures taken in walk in cooler on this day.
03A-02-5
74
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front next to spice shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cheese bread being held on time. Emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink pipe disconnected from wall and leaking onto floor. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on spice wire shelf. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on cook line 3 dead near water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of potatoes and box of red peppers stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front next to spice shelf. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil on bottom of prep table on cook line. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Yellow rice, white rice, salsa are stored, uncovered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Green onions stored over uncovered salsas in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves pitted with rust on left side near exit door. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces and white powder substance no labeled on cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussion with employee to use the three companies sink for sanitation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Dishwasher tested 2 times 0ppm. Discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Not observed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of ROP salmon. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 5 pieces of ROP salmon not removed from package prior to thawing. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household roach spray in area with mop sink. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw octopus over carrots. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by mop sink 1 live roach on floor by mop sink area 1 live roach on expo line floor 4 live wall next to reach in cooler near employee room **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook grabbed raw beef than used the same glove to wipe hands on rag than placed parchment paper into Togo container no hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussion with employee to use the three companies sink for sanitation **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Prep cook employee touched mouth with gloves than grabbed clean dishes from dry shelf no hand washing observed **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked queso bread restaurant uses for 4 hours then discards. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand washing sink has equipment stored inside **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.3 dead roaches on electrical panel by mop sink area. 4 dead roaches behind the reach in cooler by dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Plant food over cook rice walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use styrofoam bowl with no handle stored in chicken marinade on cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
17
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on throughout the establishment. Can opener soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in dinning room area expired on 2/1/2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of dry powder stored on the floor in the dry storage paper product area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In single door freezer next to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to ice machine and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No hand washing signs observed at hand sinks during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of white rice and yellow rice stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Multiple food items uncovered in walk in cooler during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small stand alone reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drain **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. During walk through of inspection observed hand wash sink near ice machine no longer working. Pipe is broken from bottom. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted inside walk in cooler number 3 **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed drying rack soiled **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in reach in cooler. Employee drained during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small stand alone reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives in between crack at cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drain **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. During walk through of inspection observed hand wash sink near ice machine no longer working. Pipe is broken from bottom. **Warning**
29-08-4
58
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During walk through employee beverage cups on prep table next to dishwasher. Owner moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloved hands. Educated employee regarding hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk in cooler at 48F overnight. Manager threw away 4 lbs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs on counter of cook line ambient temp 51F. Manager put In cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 91F hot holding put on stove to reheat Ham and cheese in bakery at temp 120F hot holding. Manager put in over to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Rice in walk in cooler at 48F overnight. Manager threw away 4 lbs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Bug zapper over Hand washing sink. **Warning**
41-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat cooked pasta. In walk in beef fridge. Manger moved to lower shelf Raw beef over plantains in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to rinse out milk pitcher. Educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is not marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish stock in large white container in fish walk in cooler no date mark. Cream pie no date mark in reach in cooler in bakery no date mark Flan in bakery not date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under Hand washing sink in bakery with no common name. Manger labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Solid can opener management took and washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Soup spoons stored in dirty container. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line and serve station with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish and shrimp stored in undrained ice in walk in colder. **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer used for ice cream. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in bakery soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soiled residues in cook line and bakery items. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service spoon with spoon not presenting handle first. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen not in solution. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
11
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (119F - Hot Holding); reheated plantains to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: No coking during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: No service during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
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/. Added grab and go bakery without plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
67
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flu landing on take out container of food, 5 live flies in mop sink area in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: 1 live fly in service area. 1 live fly over three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: 1 live fly near the reach in cooler. Operator exterminated and sanitized area. 1 live fly near cook line area. Operator exterminated and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach on floor in mop sink area, 3 live roaches in wall near door to mop sink area, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: 1 live roach near hand sink near cook line back of house. 1 live on wall near outside of mop closet. 1 live bottom of electrical panel inside mop area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: 1 live roach behind oven on cook line. Operator exterminated and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in hot water tank, roach excrement in electrical panels and under pipes in rear mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Roach excrement near pipes hot water line of inside mop area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Roach excrement above pipes in mop sink area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Roach excrement above three compartment sink cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (119F - Hot Holding); reheated plantains to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
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/. Added grab and go bakery without plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical panel, 5 dead roaches in hot water insulation in rear mop sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: 1 dead roach near service station operated killed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach near drying rack. 3 dead roach in mop area in electrical panel for sprinkler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: 1 dead roach in hinge of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepared foods in walk in cooler not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
37
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flu landing on take out container of food, 5 live flies in mop sink area in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: 1 live fly in service area. 1 live fly over three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach on floor in mop sink area, 3 live roaches in wall near door to mop sink area, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: 1 live roach near hand sink near cook line back of house. 1 live on wall near outside of mop closet. 1 live bottom of electrical panel inside mop area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in hot water tank, roach excrement in electrical panels and under pipes in rear mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Roach excrement near pipes hot water line of inside mop area. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (119F - Hot Holding); reheated plantains to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
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/. Added grab and go bakery without plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical panel, 5 dead roaches in hot water insulation in rear mop sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: 1 dead roach near service station operated killed and sanitized area. 1 dead roach near drying rack. 3 dead roach in mop area in electrical panel for sprinkler. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepared foods in walk in cooler not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of oyster sauce on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flu landing on take out container of food, 5 live flies in mop sink area in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach on floor in mop sink area, 3 live roaches in wall near door to mop sink area, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in hot water tank, roach excrement in electrical panels and under pipes in rear mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated employees on hand washing requirements. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (119F - Hot Holding); reheated plantains to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Added grab and go bakery without plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee keeping foods on time on chart but does not have written plan. Emailed written plan to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, cutting boards on deli reach in coolers stained, soda gun in interior bar soiled with debris, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels on clean pans **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.interior of reach in cooler on cooks line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepared foods in walk in cooler not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical panel, 5 dead roaches in hot water insulation in rear mop sink area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of oyster sauce on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on prep table next to foods being prepped. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knives to dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
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Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw comminuted beef over frankfurters in reach in cooler adjacent of fryer -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk-in cooler closest to chemical storage room Operator rearranged some items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -seasonings and flour stored in soiled containers -soiled knives magnet in kitchen adjacent of dish machine -soda gun in bar has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. -observed bakery and dinning room in old games room area -no hand sink in bakery area for employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station adjacent of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gasket adjacent of fryers is torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to beverage storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -female restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -old food stuck to metal containers at dish drying rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mordida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mordida on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mordida?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Mordida.
How does La Mordida compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
La Mordida most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has La Mordida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Mordida have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Mordida 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 Mordida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mordida is inspected around six times per year on average.
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