La Raza Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Raza Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which La Raza Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels At bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from employee bathroom **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used to scoop garlic powder at dry storage area
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken cases at walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area. Provided operator with copy **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
58
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the true freezer is ripped -small make cooler in the kitchen is down
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
90
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cooks line in use tongs stored on oven handle In use utensils in 117F water at cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located across from stand up reach in cooler has standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile located in storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards located at cooks line are heavily grooved and stained
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to outside
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in cooks line interior and exterior is soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Lightning over the grill **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill,in between fryers heavily soiled Back wall at cooks line where fryer and grill are located has heavy grease build up Hood filters has grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers at cooks line
22-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Raza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Raza Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Raza Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Raza Restaurant.
How does La Raza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
La Raza Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has La Raza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Raza Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Raza Restaurant 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 Raza Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Raza Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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