La Vaca Loca in Princeton
Last inspected:
12335 Sw 248th St, Princeton, FL 33032La Vaca Loca operates as a convenience store with a permitted food truck on the property in Princeton, Miami-Dade County. The establishment has undergone two inspections on record, both in 2025, while seeking a valid food permit from FDACS. On April 25, 2025, an initial inspection documented four violations including the absence of written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events and the lack of hand cleaning soap and paper towels at employee restroom handwashing sinks; soap was provided on site during the inspection. A follow-up inspection on June 10, 2025 again cited four violations, including a blocked handwashing sink in the processing area and missing hand soap and paper towels in the processing room and outside employee restroom — all items were corrected during the inspection. The handwashing sink violations recurred across both inspections. The facility remains operating without a valid food permit pending application approval and fee payment.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
La Vaca Loca in Princeton: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Food establishment has provided copy of water and sewer documentation as requested in previous inspection dated 04/25/25.
Establishment currently has a permitted Food Truck with DBPR (Permit# MFD 2361604) on her property where she will be selling
food processed on her food truck.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Visit conducted to verify compliance with food safety citations observed during the previous inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Processing - Hand wash sink was blocked multiple plastic containers inside basin. COS,
plastic containers were removed during the visit.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPfRepeat
Outside area - No hand wash soap nor paper towels provided at hand sink inside employees
restroom's. Processing room - no hand was soap provided. COS, soap and paper towel were provided at all
hand sinks during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Processing - No sink stoppers available for ware wash sinks. Cos, sink stoppers were
obtained during the inspection.
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The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit. An application for a
food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within
ten days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Print Date: 6/10/2025
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 4 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Visited establishment to follow up on Request # 5130430. Initial Inspection Conducted.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Written approval from the Department of Health is required for food establishments using well water and/or sewage disposal
system (such as a septic tank) that is under the regulatory requirements of the Department of Health before being permitted for
operation by this Department. More information regarding water and sewer requirements can be found at:
https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Food-Establishments. Food establishment does not have an approved sewage disposal
system. Establishment has 14 calendar days to comply with proof/installation of an approved wastewater system for use. Failure to
comply will result in the stop sale order of all prepackaged foods.
The Food Permit type is 122-Convenience Store/Prepackaged/NO Food Service. If the establishment wishes to offer food service,
call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit to change the permit type prior to beginning any processing.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Outside area - No hand wash sign provided at hand sink inside employees restroom.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Outside area - No hand wash soap nor paper towels provided at hand sink inside employees
restroom's. COS, soap was provided at hand sink during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S.,
5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit. An application for a
food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within
ten days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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La Vaca Loca in Princeton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Vaca Loca in Princeton last inspected?
- La Vaca Loca in Princeton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 10, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
- How many inspections has La Vaca Loca in Princeton had?
- La Vaca Loca in Princeton has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Vaca Loca in Princeton find?
- La Vaca Loca in Princeton was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 10, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
- Has La Vaca Loca in Princeton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, La Vaca Loca in Princeton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at La Vaca Loca in Princeton?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Vaca Loca in Princeton are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
- Does La Vaca Loca in Princeton have any repeat violations?
- Yes, La Vaca Loca in Princeton has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.
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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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