La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria

2401 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

That's lower than the typical Leesburg restaurant, which scores around 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

12A-19-4

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

12A-09-4

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

29-11-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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**

22-42-4

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.

12A-10-4

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

14-01-5

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

24-18-4

Basic - Stored food not covered.

08B-12-5

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

25-02-4

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

02D-01-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

08A-04-5

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**

02C-02-5

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**

02C-03-5

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

12A-03-4

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

14-10-4

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**

10-06-5

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.

Has La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria 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 La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Placita Paleteria Y Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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