TAQUERIA Y PANADERIA LA CALENTANA
5045 N US HWY 17, DELEON SPRINGS, FL 32130
License #7407842
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Solid Health Score
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TAQUERIA Y PANADERIA LA CALENTANA in DELEON SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 7, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -case of raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -grease buildup on hood filters.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink at bar area.
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -black beans at 53f and beef at 54f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler last night.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ceviche in front cooler.
- [45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -table top fryer not under suppression system.
- [01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -black beans at 53f and beef at 54f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler last night.
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TAQUERIA Y PANADERIA LA CALENTANA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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