Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Among Keystone Heights restaurants, the typical score is 82; Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 20 live flying insects around outside walk in cooler door that is inside hopping container behind establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Approximately 15 live flying insects around outside walk in cooler door inside shipping container, operator began to kill insects during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Approximately 4 live flying insects around door to walk in cooler in outside shipping container. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 20 live flying insects around outside walk in cooler door that is inside hopping container behind establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Approximately 15 live flying insects around outside walk in cooler door inside shipping container, operator began to kill insects during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F, 48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in outside walk in cooler inside shipping container behind establishment, per operator door has been consistently open for no more then a few hours, operator began to move items in reach in freezer chests. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) in front part of reach in cooler drawers under grill on cook line, per operator drawers have been consistently open for less then 1 hour, drawers closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Raw chicken 45F, hot dog 45F, beef 45F in reach in cooler drawers under flattop grill, per operator drawers have been consistently open for 45 minutes, items moved to reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 100 dead flying insects inside makeshift control device in floor in front of outside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Approximately 20 dead flying insects in control device around outside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
70
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the two door standup reach in cooler, beans (51F - Cold Holding) cooked the previous night and cooling in the reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
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. In the reach in chest freezer ins forage unit, raw chicken in bag over packaged shrimp, operator relocated the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the two door standup reach in cooler, beans (51F - Cold Holding) cooked the previous night and cooling in the reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar counter has debris build up on the nozzle. Cutting board on cook line with food residue staining build up. Can opener on prep table both debris on the blade. Operator had employee wash the can opener. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean container on shelf next to cook line. Employee removed the sticker. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining shelf at bar counter under margarita machine.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service carry out containers on floor of exterior storage shed. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in freezer by the cook line, uncovered bin of fries. In the reach in freezer in the storage shed uncovered desserts. Operator covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple discarded pieces of kitchen equipment between building and storage shed.
33-31-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at bar area at 0ppm chlorine, operator added chlorine to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the two door reach in cooler, employee personal food over food to be served to customers. Operator removed the personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and speaker and condiment bottles on shelf with clean containers on back side of the cook line. Employee jacket hung on shelf over bulk dry seasoning containers. Employee relocated jacket. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler in kitchen with torn door gasket and broken handles. Reach in cooler behind bar with torn door gasket. Reach in freezer in storage shed with lid broken off from freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door by bathrooms has hole at bottom of door with light shining through.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water mixed with grease on floor under cook line. Operator mopped and removed the standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In reach in cooler, bulk salsa pitcher handle in contact with salsa. Tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator relocated. In bulk ice bin, ice scoop handle in ice. Operator relocated the ice scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink between two reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
27
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly on the cook line by the prep table, fly landed on pan of cooling chicken. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the standup reach in cooler, refried beans (51F - Cold Holding) per operator cooked the previous day and cooled in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states might have been pulled out of the reach in cooler, discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator switched the storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one fly on the cook line by the prep table, fly landed on pan of cooling chicken. Operator removed the pan of chicken and labeled as not to be served to the public. In the standup reach in cooler, refried beans (51F - Cold Holding) per operator cooked the previous day and cooled in reach in cooler overnight. Operator states might have been pulled out of the reach in cooler, discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the table top warmer, queso (109F - Hot Holding) operator placed queso back on grill to reheat, at conclusion of inspection queso second temperature (177F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food residue staining on cutting board of the flip top reach in cooler. Can opener on the end of the prep table with food debris on the blade. Bar area soda gun has syrup build up on the nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store coffee mug. Hand wash sink behind bar counter used as dump sink as evident by ice in hand wash sink. Operator removed mug from hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pass through window and bulk ice bin has the hot water turned off. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf at the server pass through window, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up two door reach in cooler with torn door gaskets. Two door reach in cooler and reach in freezer missing door handles. Reach in chest freezer lid not securely fastened. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Hood filters removed from cook line at time of inspection for cleaning.
14-72-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on the floor of the ware washing area by the dish machine and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on cook line oven door handle. Knife stored between flip top reach in cooler and prep table. Operator relocated the knife. Bulk ice bin scoop handle in ice. Operator relocated the ice scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at cook line hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease on exposed hood system due to missing hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out tins in shelf not inverted or. Offered for protection. Operator inverted the tins. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by steam well.
21-12-4
22
May 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over unwashed produce. In the standup reach in freezer, raw bacon over ready to eat tamales in a zip lock bag. Operator relocated the bacon from over the tamales. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the waitstation area, salsa in plastic bucket on ice; salsa (46F - Cold Holding). Operator removed the salsa to metal containers and placed in ice, at conclusion of inspection salsa in temperature range. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bar counter sanitizer solution over 200ppm chlorine, started bleaching the test strip from black back to white. Operator adjusted the sanitizer bucket to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the standup reach in cooler closest the hand wash sink, no product date marking on prepared chicken, tamales or beans. Some items prepared two days prior. Operator had employee placed date marker on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink by the dish area. Operator turned the hot water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the end of the cook line has debris on the blade. Operator removed the can opener to be washed. Bar counter soda gun with build up of syrup residue inside the nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. On the storage shelf next to the standup reach in freezer, clean metal bowls stacked while wet not inverted. Operator had employee remove to the dish area to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal jacket and helmed stored in bag of uncooked beans in the dry storage area. Operator relocated the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in freezer on the cook line has a missing door handle. Chest freezer in storage unit has broken lid, no longer properly sealing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under bar area sink and behind three compartment sink. Floors through kitchen unsealed concrete.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink by the two door standup reach in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink in standup reach in cooler closest to the hand wash sink.
12B-13-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil used to line shelves of prep tables in either end of the cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the standup reach in cooler, cooked chicken container stored uncovered. In the standup reach in freezer beef patties stored uncovered and unwrapped. Operator had employee wrap the patties and cover the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple discarded pieces of kitchen equipment stored outside of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
29
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach-in cooler by front handwash sink, pan of raw chicken stored over cooked ground beef. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on case of unwashed lettuce. Also in walk-in cooler, plastic container of raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at walkway by drink station. Operator killed and cleaned area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has hose attached, no backflow preventer.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine, hot water cut off due to leak on prep sink. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink, spray bottle identified as bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At dish area, drink on top of dish machine. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has light visible on side and bottom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen not smooth, easily cleanable, standing water and unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips in bucket stored on floor. Operator placed wheels under bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven handle at cook line. Tongs moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar, reach-in cooler/freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At drink station, coffee filter in container on top,of dispenser not protected. Operator placed in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment outside by storage unit.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on counter of steam table. Towel removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0, retest 200ppm). Operator made new bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
32
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in outside storage shed. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen area. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: At time of follow up inspection one live fly observed by the dishwashing area. One fly observed by the hand wash sink in between the two standup reach in coolers. Two flies observed in the exterior dry storage shelf. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach in between equipment on cook line. Employee killed and removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: At time of follow up inspection one live roach observed by the dry storage shelf closest to the rear exterior door. Operator attempted to find and kill the roach. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches behind fountain drink machine in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: At time of follow up inspection no dead roaches observed in establishment, due to the observation of one live roach placing a time extension on the violation of dead roaches. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
70
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Person in charge killed until 1 remained. In external storage, observed approximately 15 flying insects, killed until 2 remained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed 1 flying insect in the kitchen during inspection. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in external storage. Person in charge killed until 3 remained. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Cheese sauce 125-127F person in charge began reheating. Also, enchiladas sitting on shelf at 91F. Spoke to operator about possibility of holding on time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Cheese sauce 120F person in charge states reheated on stove top, then added to crockpot approximately 2 hrs ago. Spoke to operator about the possibility of holding on time. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone.
How does Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone compare to other restaurants in Keystone Heights?
Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Keystone Heights average of 82.
Has Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone 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 Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone is inspected around four times per year on average.
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