Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Avon Park average 76, so Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on right side of dumpster is rusted on the bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
95
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees working in the kitchen without a certified food manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 two of the five employees without no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on right side of dumpster is rusted on the bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on a shelf not introverted or protected in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
74
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four individual tilapia filets in a pan in the reach in cooler packaged and not properly thawed out. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three roaches coming out of towel dispenser in back of kitchen. Observed three roaches by three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two pans of raw beef stored over cheese queso in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a bucket in the handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees working in the kitchen without a certified food manager **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at towel dispenser at hand washing sink located in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flan custard in the front reach in cooler, not labeled. **Warning**
02D-02-4
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 two of the five employees without no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on a shelf not introverted or protected in the kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four individual tilapia filets in a pan in the reach in cooler packaged and not thawing out properly, see stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in between reach in coolers in back of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on right side of dumpster is rusted on the bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food with bracelets on. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter on the floor in the walk in cooler, and bagged pinto beans on the floor in back of kitchen, owner picked up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their ware washing hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed half of their lid missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat bread in the cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hand sanitizer stored above food products in the prep hallway. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat in direct contact with non-food grade bags in the back reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/01/24 Operator stated they were going to renew it by the end of day. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their warewash hand sink used for towels and their prep hand sink used to wet a cloth. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working with food with no CFM present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their ware washing hand sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop in contact with ice on the cook line. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed half of their lid missing. **Warning**
33-15-4
32
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All foods in walk-in cooler found at above 41F , rice 2qt (50F - Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F - Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F - Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F - Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F - Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F - Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F - Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F - Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F - Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F - Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steamtable Pork (109F - Hot Holding); chicken (119F - Hot Holding); beef (110F - Hot Holding). Operator forgot to turn n this side of table. In table less than 1 hour. Operator set table on high to quickly cool items to 165then reduce heat and hold hot at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler ambient air at 51F rice 2qt (50F - Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F - Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F - Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F - Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F - Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F - Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F - Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F - Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F - Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F - Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash area used to stored cleaning utensils and wet wipe cloths on and hanging on basin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at dishwash area. Operator labeled Bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed outside garbage cans at back door with trash inside and lid open. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam plates and boats not inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken slacking at room temperature at back prep area. Still frozen. Operator placed on pan with running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed clean knives stored on magnetic strip at warewash area with dirty mop leaning against wall in contact with knives. Operator sent knives through warewash and sanitized wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed worker at prep table and twist off water bottle on prep table during working with pastries. Operator removed and redirected employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
41
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed home canned pickled carrots and peppers, 14 1/2pint jars at front counter for sale not prepared on site and no labeling. See stop sale. Manager removed from counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with soapy sponge then rinsing and stacking to dry on dish dry shelves. Manager retrained employee and set up 3 compartment sink with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Tamales at 86F after 1.75 hours . Tamales were replanned one item deep and set in freezer to quickly cool below 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
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. Form provided by inspector via email during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at 3 bay with strainer and utensils stored in basin to dry. Manager removed all and retrained employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Form provided by inspector via email during inspection employee read and signed.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cleaned knives stored between wall and end of 3 bay sink at warewash.
24-14-4
45
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
39
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork and chicken sandwiches held at room temperature cooling for over 2 hours not at or below 70 F. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed retail shelves with twist off drinks and toothpaste stored under soaps . Manager placed in another area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed establishment canning heated peppers in vinegar and oil and leaving on shelf. Not held under temperature control after cooking. See stop sale referred to Jose for determining process and further explanation to establishment. Foods discarded. Observed establishment canning foods for establishment use. Not held under temperature control after cooking,**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice pot with old food on rim and exterior from previous day. Observed old food debris in microwave.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of single service clamshell Togo containers stored on floor at Kitchen. Manager placed on shelf. Observed cases of paper towels on floor behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Manager placed above food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
Basic - Food storage container for non time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.
22-09-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida.
How does Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida 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 Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida is inspected around three times per year on average.
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