Dundee, Polk County

LA GARITA

28067 US HWY 27, Dundee, FL 33838

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 10, 2026
City
Dundee
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24362508

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31A-09-4

Detail 24362507

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart in front of hand washing sink location the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-04-5

Detail 23990748

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with produce. In reach in cooler raw chicken breast on top of a tub of plantains. Operator removed the raw chicken from over plantains. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23453928

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Plan submitted on Dec.27 per Ms. Cindy at Plan Review. Plans are still being reviewed by plan review. Time Extended

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

31A-10-4

Detail 23317872

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ac line draining condensation into hand sink in kitchen. Manager moved line Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 23317873

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink missing in front counter. Operator added soda machine with ice well. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23317878

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23317881

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at front server station counter a soda machine with ice well and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Three compartment sink moved to far back wall. Only hand ink in kitchen is in the back next to the three compartment sink. Added 2 additional reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Added additional food prep table in kitchen. When change of ownership happened, operator sent in updated layout, but plan review did not receive or approve changes. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23317880

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Operator placed soap by the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23317875

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Employees put on a hairnet Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23317876

Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler and make table. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23317874

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in plantain and yucca dough. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23317879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23317882

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in server reach in cooler above portioned sauces. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23317877

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer uncovered. Manager voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 22959779

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ms. Carmen Warning

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22617869

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-62-4

Detail 22466362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Time Extended

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 22313424

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22313423

Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning

Apr 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.