LA COCINA TAQUERIA
515 E NOBLE AVE, WILLISTON, FL 32696
License #4800380
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →LA COCINA TAQUERIA in WILLISTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 6, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 6 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 6, 2025 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink beside dish machine blocked by tray containing utensils. Manager removed tray from top of sink during this inspection.
- [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Top of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen rusted.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill soiled with grease.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with lime-like substance.
- [29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Drain pipe below dish machine clogged and leaking water onto the floor. Manager stated a plumber has already been called to fix it.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exterior of hood above grill soiled with dust.
- [42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower stored on shelf in back of kitchen, directly above single-use items. Manager removed the leaf blower from the kitchen during this inspection.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Employee coffee cup sitting directly on top of microwave in prep area. 2. Employee drink can stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler, directly above pans of salsa. Manager removed both drinks from areas during this inspection.
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LA COCINA TAQUERIA has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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