Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other De Leon Springs restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store beef and pork in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -no food grade container used to store cooked rice in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, pork and beef between 118°f and 122°f in steam table. Operator stated all items were made fresh this morning and placed in steam table. Unit was not turned on. Operator turned on unit. -30 minutes later chicken, pork and beef between 150°f and 161°f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef and pork stored over French fries in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -no food grade container used to store cooked rice in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store beef and pork in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed large mixing bowl in sink and put up to dry without sanitizing. Employee later rewashed and sanitized mixing bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator sent employee to store to purchase correct bleach. Employee returned with bleach and set up sanitizer in sink with chlorine at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. -operator has added a bar/counter in the dining room where fresh juice is being prepared. Operator removed equipment for juicing, emptied coolers and stated will discontinue use of juice bar area until handwash sink has been added. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -ladies restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used to dispense sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage in kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee jackets hanging on food storage rack. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -cracked linoleum tiles in baking area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -exterior of reach in cooler next to ice machine. -rolling carts in baking area. **Warning**
23-03-4
15
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -cooked rice and salsa in walk in cooler stored in nonfood-grade containers.
14-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -probe thermometer not functioning.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -container of cooked rice in walk in cooler not dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of beans on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour in baking area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving and rolling racks in baking area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven in baking area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee cellphone stored in a food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
43
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 95°f, beef 132°f at cookline. Operator cooked at 9:00am. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 44°f, cheese 44°f ,sour cream 50°f, cheese 47°f in reach in cooler. Ambient thermometers reading 39°f. Operator stated top lid has been open all morning. Advised operstor to keep lid closed when not in use. **Warning**
03A-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. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -prep table in bakery area soiled with old food debris. -rolling racks in bakery soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
39
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer range from 120f to 200f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
05-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in baking area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored on top of microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed utensils without sanitizing. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Operator purchased correct type of chlorine sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched shredded lettuce with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer range from 120°f to 200°f. **Warning**
05-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered, open bags of flour in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in baking area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of flour. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris on rolling racks, scale and shelving in baking area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, case of foam cups stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
23
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Aug 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana.
How does Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana compare to other restaurants in De Leon Springs?
Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the De Leon Springs average of 79.
Has Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Panaderia La Calentana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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