Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda

19001 Us 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda has been inspected nine times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda's latest score of 86 falls below the Lake Wales average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in walk in cooler was removed from non food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**

05-09-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler raw shell eggs on top of peppers. Operator removed raw eggs from peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES **Warning**

53A-03-7

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test 0 ppm. Three compartment sink was set up for sanitizer.Retested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand washing sink next to front prep counter. Employee removed straw. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided me with current license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On top of dish machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box beef on the floor in walk-in cooler. Box of beef on the floor in walk-in freezer. Salt on the floor in dry storage. 3 Oil containers on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. By dish washing machine.

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven stove top in prep area.

23-03-4

Basic - Red and white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in storage prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers and Spoons on the floor in dry storage.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda 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 Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Potosinos Restaurant Y Tienda is inspected around three times per year on average.

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