Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
61
Score
Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked behind counter from common dining area after handling menus then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw sausage stored over cheese. Operator moved raw sausage to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked beans (125F - Cooling 12:00/125F 12:30). Operator stated beans removed from pot after cooking approximately 1 hour prior, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, placed under fan to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
61
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer missing door, plastic wrap used as temporary door.
14-36-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand sink.
29-11-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; raw portioned chicken over tomato sauce Advised operator who removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person I charge lacks knowledge Email poster
11-07-5
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. No written procedure provided Emailed poster
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (58F - Cooling)since 11:00@2:28, @3:05pm same; cut tomatoes (58F - Cooling)since 11:00am @ 2:29pm @3:05pm same At this current rate foods will not get to 41F or below within four hours. Advised operator who moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
64
Jun 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At kitchen, Raid household insect spray. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At kitchen double door reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
74
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink setup employee washing dishes. Three compartment sink chlorine 0 ppm. Explained. Employee tried to use Clorox spray bottle to spray chlorine in three compartment sink .explained. No chlorine available. Manager found one gallon of bleach for sanitizer. Prepared solution and tested chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen shrimps thawing in standing water in one of the sink of three compartment sink. Shrimps 36 f . Employee turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
86
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...employee sanitized utensils after discussed **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....salsa date marked 2/10/23 in reach in cooler . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....salsa date marked 2/10/23 in reach in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....soup in reach in cooler . Employee discarded food.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered...cooked pork belly , cooked shrimp in reach in freezer, soup in reach in cooler . Employee covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla.
How does Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla 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 Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Food La Larga Y La Quesadilla is inspected around three times per year on average.
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