ARCADIA, DeSoto County

LAS 3 PRINCESAS

4327 HWY 17, ARCADIA, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
ARCADIA
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 24558983

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in a carry out bag in reach in cooler in the kitchen.

08A-05-6

Detail 24558981

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a pan of meat sauce in reach in cooler, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24558984

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 24558982

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. By end of inspection, owner placed on wall. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24558985

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table in kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24558980

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24558978

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

06-01-5

Detail 24558979

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef in three compartment sink thawing with no running water, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 24294856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 24138754

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time of inspection five employees could not show any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24138753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24138756

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

33-38-4

Detail 24138755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 24136583

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touched arm and resume food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, educated employee on hand washing and changing gloves, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24136590

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed ten flies in the dining area and five flies in the kitchen, flies have not landed on any food. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24136581

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo sausage over lettuce in the reach in cooler towards front of kitchen next to office, employee changed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24136586

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24136588

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food a manger and there are five employees. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24136592

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the back door, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24136579

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time of inspection five employees could not show any proof of training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24136585

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for employees, was signed by everyone by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24136596

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of Teflon on the shelve in the kitchen. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24136589

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24136580

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in food preparation area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24136584

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24136593

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and cases of Pepsi on the floor by the front counter, employee put on the shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-13-5

Detail 24136591

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop outside not protected on top of the ice machine, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24136594

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the door handle of the oven, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-38-4

Detail 24136595

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24136587

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays on the floor in dining area, employee put on shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

48-04-4

Detail 24136582

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank inside the kitchen used to cook yellow rice, employee disconnected and moved outside. Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-27-4

Detail 23834686

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no curb side mop sink, owner stated sink has been ordered showed the receipt from Home Depot for the sink will be delivered June 26th. The drain and faucets are operational and working. Corrective Action Taken