Lake Wales, Polk County

LOS POTOSINOS RESTAURANT Y TIENDA LLC

19001 US 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Mar 13, 2026
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

14-31-5

Detail 24438724

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in walk in cooler was removed from non food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

05-09-4

Detail 23585866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23560536

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Operator set up three compartment sink. 150 ppm Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-16-4

Detail 23560537

Basic - Food stored in bag that is not approved for food contact. Single service grocery bags. Rice and beef Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23560535

Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23560534

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen. Warning

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23284409

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Admin Complaint

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 23064484

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler raw shell eggs on top of peppers. Operator removed raw eggs from peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23064483

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES Warning

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 22534892

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks. Operator replaced. Paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22534891

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter by exit door by camera. Operator showed proof of new ceiling tiles. Opera Corrective Action Taken

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22227495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Inside reach in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 22227496

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

10-20-4

Detail 22227494

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

14-09-4

Detail 22002572

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table. Red and White cutting board. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22002576

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gaskets torn.

33-19-4

Detail 22002575

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22002571

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven stove top in prep area. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22002573

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken breast and beef sitting on the prep counter But in temperature. Employee placed under running water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22002577

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 22002574

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in walk in cooler.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21762873

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test 0 ppm. Three compartment sink was set up for sanitizer.Retested 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21762869

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand washing sink next to front prep counter. Employee removed straw. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21762870

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided me with current license. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21762868

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On top of dish machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21762875

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box beef on the floor in walk-in cooler. Box of beef on the floor in walk-in freezer. Salt on the floor in dry storage. 3 Oil containers on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 21762867

Basic - Light not functioning. By dish washing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 21762871

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven stove top in prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 21762872

Basic - Red and white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in storage prep area.

25-05-4

Detail 21762874

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers and Spoons on the floor in dry storage.

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20980983

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Operator setup 3-compartment sink. sent employee to purchase new tubing for sanitizer to repair machine Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20980985

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans on floor. operator moved the beans to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20980986

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline

25-05-4

Detail 20980984

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor. operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20670862

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

12B-07-4

Detail 20670863

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open employee cooffee container on prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 20670860

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes.

08B-38-4

Detail 20670866

Basic - Food stored on floor. 50 lbs bag of salt on floor in stockroom

10-20-4

Detail 20670865

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door.

36-50-4

Detail 20670859

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 20670864

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 20670861

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Very Hot, Hot sauce in kitchen area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site