Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Immokalee facility scores 83, putting Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
47
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to mop sink with no working hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust like substance on ceiling tiles and vents above cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed drink mixers and alcohol stored in employee restroom in kitchen area.
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
29-11-4
67
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above unwashed cilantro and carrots in stand up right most reach in cooler in the prep kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for,some employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice at the servers station next to the fountain soda dispenser as well as at the front main bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at 32F in the prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
67
May 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Observed proof of food handler training for some employees. Isai Ramirez ServSafe 11-25-23 food handler Ruby Garcia ServSafe 3-20-2021 CFM Juana Cruz 9-1-23;ServSafe CFM Allan Garcia 11-6-2021 CFM **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp store in same container as cooked shrimp, educated operator regarding proper holding separation for cooked and raw products. Operator removed shrimp container to cook all shrimp to 145F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef steaks stored above cooked ready to eat sauces in reach in freezer steaks not in original packaging. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty washing cloths stored in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no test kit available for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer at time of inspections. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open can of soda on prep make table during service. Operator removed can of soda. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over 25 dead flies in sticky tape trap hanging above food prep area. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of reach in low boy drawers on the cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas in top left side of left make table not in a covered container. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tube of ground beef thawing in bucket at room temperature, operator placed bucket in prep sink with cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in bucket on floor with no sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in ladies rest room. **Warning**
32-12-5
32
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease like substance on ceiling vents.
36-34-5
95
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator emptied and refilled with proper strength sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above cook line.
36-34-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria.
How does Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria 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 Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lozano's Mexican Restaurant at Ave Maria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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