Taqueria La Calentana 3

5045 Us Hwy 17, De Leon Springs, FL 32130
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Taqueria La Calentana 3 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

By comparison, the average De Leon Springs facility scores 79, putting Taqueria La Calentana 3 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bid on store where hose from mobile unit is hooked up to . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. -manager stated has not received decal **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Per operator has not received decal yet **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
21
Sep 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Calentana 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Calentana 3 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria La Calentana 3 compare to other restaurants in De Leon Springs?

Taqueria La Calentana 3 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the De Leon Springs average of 79.

Has Taqueria La Calentana 3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Calentana 3 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Calentana 3 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.