La Garita Bakery in Haines City

Last inspected:

42 Maxcy Plaza Cir, Haines City, FL 33844
Overview

La Garita Bakery in Haines City has recorded 13 inspections with 31 total violations since 2016, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health policy failures (cited in at least 2 inspections), improper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness lapses, and shell stock handling violations. Intermediate violations for food condition and consumer advisory requirements have also appeared across the record. The facility received warnings on December 2, 2025 and September 11, 2025 following inspections that each identified one high-priority violation alongside intermediate and basic findings. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 found zero violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

14Inspections
33Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

La Garita Bakery in Haines City: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 2.4 violations / inspection 2.4 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

La Garita Bakery in Haines City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

La Garita Bakery in Haines City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Garita Bakery in Haines City last inspected?
La Garita Bakery in Haines City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Garita Bakery in Haines City?
The most frequently cited violations at La Garita Bakery in Haines City are: Employee health policy, Premises clean, Adequate lighting.
How many health inspections has La Garita Bakery in Haines City had?
La Garita Bakery in Haines City has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Garita Bakery in Haines City find?
La Garita Bakery in Haines City was most recently inspected on July 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Garita Bakery in Haines City ever been shut down?
No, La Garita Bakery in Haines City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

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