Leesburg, Lake County

LA PLACITA PALETERIA Y TAQUERIA

2401 W MAIN ST, Leesburg, FL 34748

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
4 High Priority
Jun 4, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24608651

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Beans 87f, cooked previous day per manager.

08A-05-6

Detail 24608650

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork over cooked shrimp. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24608648

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Beans 87f, cooked previous day per manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 24608646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 51f, less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 24608647

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Beans, too deep and covered. 87f cooked previous day.

31B-04-4

Detail 24608649

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-19-4

Detail 24358612

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

12A-09-4

Detail 24358614

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee washed dish and then handled banana.

29-11-4

Detail 24358613

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at three compartment sink.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 23969068

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -10 ppm. Manager added bleach. Rechecked at chl 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-10-4

Detail 23969066

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee wiped face with gloved hand. Notified manager.

14-01-5

Detail 23969072

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23969069

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

08B-12-5

Detail 23969071

Basic - Stored food not covered.

25-02-4

Detail 23969070

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -Sample spoons above ice cream.

02D-01-5

Detail 23969067

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23624267

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw beef over cilantro. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23624263

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk. Manager determined correct date. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23624265

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23624262

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pork. Manager determined correct date. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 23624264

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Prep cooler gasket torn.

10-06-5

Detail 23624266

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23009269

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over salsa. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23009275

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23009268

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 23009270

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle.

12B-07-4

Detail 23009274

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23009271

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23009267

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23009266

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 23009272

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Ice cream. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23009273

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Tilapia at room temperature.

Feb 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.