La Paisa
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, La Paisa has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Winter Garden restaurants (averaging 65), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours operator reheated to 165F. Rice (119F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with buckets and boxes
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, vegetable balls and mashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle broken. Ice Machine at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by white chest freezer soiled. Floor at front counter
36-73-4
43
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick chill. Chick Peas curry (56F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table Cutting board soiled prep table soiled Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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
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.
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. Cooked potatoes and rice in walk in cooler. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female restroom doors
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Dosa batter In starch container . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave above prep table soiled
22-08-4
35
Dec 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling is soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint is peeling at three comp sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Spaces in ceiling in kitchen and baseboard area in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas .Paint is peeling in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.Front line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling is soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint is peeling at three comp sink area.
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Spaces in ceiling in kitchen and baseboard area in walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk in cooler in poor repair.Ambient temperature 49 degrees f. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas .Paint is peeling in kitchen.
36-30-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.Front line area.
14-06-4
61
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw beef over open package of raw fish in tall white reach in freezer located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat cooked yuca in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained beige cutting board at preparation table in the kitchen.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board at storage shelf in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at reach in cooler under preparation table. Soiled filters at hood suppression system at cook line. Soiled exterior of oven at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - White tall Reach-in freezer /shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at the entrance of kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no labeled in counter next to preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided in restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: 85°f **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over stove area in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at drain under 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind hot water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken on ladies room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Paisa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Paisa on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Paisa?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Paisa.
How does La Paisa compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
La Paisa most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has La Paisa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Paisa have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Paisa 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 Paisa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Paisa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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