TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5

701 HINSON AVE, Haines City, FL 33844

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HONORATO CATALINO · License: SEA6304817

TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 in Haines City, FL has 26 inspections on record with 144 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections
144Violations
1Closures

Data current as of November 3, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5
DateReasonReopened
Nov 3, 2025 Roach activity 09:11:00

Inspection History (26)

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jan 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
Jan 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 15, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Dec 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jul 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Jul 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
Feb 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Nov 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jan 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
May 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 had?
TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 ever been shut down?
Yes, TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5?
The most frequently cited violations at TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5 are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: November 3, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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