Taqueria Las Catrinas
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Las Catrinas has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Taqueria Las Catrinas was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Leesburg restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table : lettuce 47F. Pork 46F. Reach in cooler has an ambient tempurature of 48F. Manager added ice to items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spray bottle with water is a "ZEP"chemical bottle. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stacked on hand wash sink. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cut marks on cutting board on make table.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. One knife between prep table and make table.
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Strawberry cheesecake in reach in drink cooler, grab and go style for customers..
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with water on cookline.
02D-01-5
55
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: steak cooked on Tuesday 55F. Manager stated steak was out of refrigeration while refilling generator. All other items in unit are 41F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Washed produce being stored in "thank you" grocery style bags in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Beans heating up on stove. Establishment has not yet turned on power. Not able to run water without power. Power was turned on during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Beans reheating on stove prior to water being turned on. Female employee loading pans of prepared food into cooler with no power, not able to wash hands prior to touching containers of food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
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. Missing for two employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. Missing for two employees. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken, and salsa made on Tuesday with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near triple sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On several in use and clean pans.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
33
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Sewage dumped on ground under establishment. Puddle of water with soap bubbles under truck on ground. Employee stated waste water tank is full and employees use a bucket to dump waste water into woods. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf over salsa in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Employee stated when waste water tank is full, employees will empty waste water into bucket then discard into woods evidence of waste water being observed. **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched phone and face then touched pan of food without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Extension cord running through area of hand wash sink where employees should wash hands.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working with no CFM **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Missing for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several pans of pork and chicken made yesterday morning with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on top of steam table.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in soiled bus pan under prep table.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has deep grooves. Gaskets on reach in make table torn. Broken container holding cheese in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in food truck. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda in plastic bottles on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in wall above triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas between grill and table top.
10-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Food truck in operation at Marion Oaks Food Truck Park 2655 SW Hey 484, Ocala Fl. 34473. Food truck has flat tires and is not able to move. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door is wide open while in operation.
35B-14-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of two reach in coolers soiled with grease and food debris. Exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops stored in buckets behind food truck.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Horchata and milk drink with no label in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
16
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched apron then put on gloves without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Male employee touched apron then continued to place mayo jug on prep table without washing hands. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: None observed during **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: None available **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees currently working with no CFM. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: No change four employees currently working. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: None available **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for all employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: No change, four employees currently working. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
58
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched apron then put on gloves without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Male employee touched apron then continued to place mayo jug on prep table without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for all employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees currently working with no CFM. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
5
Jan 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Las Catrinas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Las Catrinas on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Las Catrinas?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Las Catrinas.
How does Taqueria Las Catrinas compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Taqueria Las Catrinas most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Taqueria Las Catrinas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Las Catrinas have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Las Catrinas 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 Taqueria Las Catrinas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Las Catrinas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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