La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food

1496 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL 32750

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food four times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Longwood restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over tortilla wraps observed in walk in cooler

08A-05-6

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors worn in ware wash station

36-12-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - Back door **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Mar 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters damaged 2 on the 2 line

14-11-5

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler feta 48° cold hold

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over dry goods

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter damaged

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line dust on the tiles

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Longwood?

La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.

Has La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food 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 Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Tentacion Pizza-Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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