La Mera Jefa
1775 N Florida Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 3550094
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed 3 packs of chorizo sausage over menudo soup in reach in cooler, operator moved the chorizo to different reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use
Observed expired chlorine test strips from 9/2025.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training of one employee C. Mendoza Almaraz.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed handle of a spoon in a container of salt, operator removed the spoon.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Observed license number is not on the food truck.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.