La Tambora Latin Flavor

17276 Ne Us Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, La Tambora Latin Flavor has seven inspections in the public record. La Tambora Latin Flavor was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Waldo restaurants, the typical score is 86; La Tambora Latin Flavor is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over front register area, per operator building ownership is in process of replacing. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-36-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf used to store tortillas. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wicker basket used to store tortillas on the steam well.

14-13-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on suppression system line next to flat top grill. Operator relocated the tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-02-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front counter grab and go cooler with desserts missing product labeling of identity,description,date, name and location address. Discussed with operator.

02D-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cook line prep table.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powdered sugar at door way shelf with no product labeling.

02D-01-5

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tambora Latin Flavor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tambora Latin Flavor on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Tambora Latin Flavor?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Tambora Latin Flavor.

How does La Tambora Latin Flavor compare to other restaurants in Waldo?

La Tambora Latin Flavor most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Waldo average of 86.

Has La Tambora Latin Flavor's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Tambora Latin Flavor have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Tambora Latin Flavor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Tambora Latin Flavor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Tambora Latin Flavor is inspected around three times per year on average.

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