La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg
Last inspected:
1690 Citrus Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748LA PALMA MEXICAN GRILL in Leesburg has accumulated 229 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action with a $200 fine. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated warnings and immediate callbacks: the restaurant received warnings in January 2023, July 2024, and February 2025, each followed by compliance callbacks within one to two days. The most recent inspection in March 2026 documented 9 violations including 4 high-priority items. Top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, ventilation, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019014449 | $200.00 | Jan 25, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Storage door lockable with hasp lock . door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg last inspected?
- La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg had?
- La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg find?
- La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg been fined?
- La Palma Mexican Grill in Leesburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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