De Leon Springs, Volusia County

TAQUERIA Y PANADERIA LA CALENTANA

5045 N US HWY 17, De Leon Springs, FL 32130

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jan 5, 2026
City
De Leon Springs
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 24277651

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.

11-26-1

Detail 24277654

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 24277656

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24277652

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.

32-12-6

Detail 24277655

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 24277653

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 24277649

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.

36-27-5

Detail 24277650

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind prep cooler.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

14-15-4

Detail 24068140

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -rice in walk in cooler stored in nonfood-grade container.

31A-09-4

Detail 24068143

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in baking area blocked by equipment.

31B-03-4

Detail 24068147

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24068142

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle.

12B-07-4

Detail 24068141

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

12B-12-5

Detail 24068146

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.

22-08-4

Detail 24068144

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 24068145

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 23768127

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

14-15-4

Detail 23768123

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

36-37-5

Detail 23768124

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

36-32-5

Detail 23768126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 23768128

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

14-69-4

Detail 23768125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 21

22-48-5

Detail 23624643

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

22-45-4

Detail 23624644

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

14-31-5

Detail 23624646

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store beef and pork in freezer. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 23624633

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23624648

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23624649

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

12A-03-4

Detail 23624631

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

31A-12-4

Detail 23624640

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

51-14-7

Detail 23624629

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23624630

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -ladies restroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-02-4

Detail 23624639

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23624637

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used to dispense sauces in walk in cooler. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23624635

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23624636

Basic - Ceiling tile shows water damage in kitchen. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23624647

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23624634

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23624638

Basic - Employee jackets hanging on food storage rack. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23624632

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23624642

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -cracked linoleum tiles in baking area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23624641

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23624645

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -exterior of reach in cooler next to ice machine. -rolling carts in baking area. Warning

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

14-15-4

Detail 23219637

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.

05-08-4

Detail 23219638

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -probe thermometer not functioning.

31B-03-4

Detail 23219639

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23219630

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

32-12-5

Detail 23219634

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 23219636

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

40-06-5

Detail 23219629

Basic - Employee cellphone stored in a food preparation area.

12B-12-5

Detail 23219633

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 23219631

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of beans on floor in kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 23219632

Basic - Interior of oven in baking area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23219628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving and rolling racks in baking area. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23219635

Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour in baking area.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 22698055

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22698060

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22698059

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22698057

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22698054

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

32-12-5

Detail 22698061

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22698058

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22698064

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22698063

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

29-49-6

Detail 22698056

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22698062

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt. Warning

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-03-4

Detail 22467048

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

36-17-5

Detail 22467049

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

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 22315005

High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22315011

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22315010

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

22-48-5

Detail 22315013

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

22-45-4

Detail 22315014

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

11-27-4

Detail 22315004

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22315006

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

11-26-1

Detail 22315008

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

05-03-4

Detail 22315007

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer range from 120°f to 200°f. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22315009

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in baking area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22315000

Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of flour. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22315002

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

25-05-4

Detail 22315001

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, case of foam cups stored on floor. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22315003

Basic - Stored food not covered, open bags of flour in dry storage area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22315012

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Aug 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-32-5

Detail 21317601

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

05-08-4

Detail 21317602

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21317600

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

Aug 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 21312160

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21312165

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, chemical spray bottle stored on prep table.

27-03-4

Detail 21312166

High Priority - Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply. Volusia county heath department tested water on 08/25/2022 at 2:00 pm and found chlorine level to be .01ppm.

16-32-5

Detail 21312162

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.

05-08-4

Detail 21312164

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

41-17-4

Detail 21312163

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

35B-01-4

Detail 21312161

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Aug 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-02-4

Detail 21260176

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

35B-01-4

Detail 21260177

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.