Holiday, Pasco County

LA FONDITA DE LEO

1600 US HIGHWAY 19 N, Holiday, FL 34691

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Apr 25, 2025
City
Holiday
County
Pasco
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23734409

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23734410

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed fish not removed from ROP packaging Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23734406

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towel. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23734408

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23734407

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. Warning

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 23401523

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than Repeat Violation Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23401524

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23401525

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. Warning

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-09-4

Detail 22831656

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed safe staff certifications for 5 people and in date was printed photo copy. Observed 2 trainings hard Copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22831657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended

16-55-4

Detail 22831655

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in use not set up company is going to put in a new dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Not in use Time Extended

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 13

22-45-4

Detail 22824990

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife dropped on floor and employee did not sanitize it employee placed on prep table. Discussed with employee employee wash rinse and sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning

14-15-4

Detail 22824994

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook plantain ends in the box touching cardboard in reach in freezer. Employee removed from box and moved to food grade bag Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22824993

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22824986

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over ready to eat beef and beans reach in cooler by soda machine employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22824988

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach Under dish dry shelf employee killed. And removed. 1 live roach behind the hand washing sink employee killed and removed. 1 live roach under dish machine. Operator killed and removed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22824989

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler across from soda machine. Cook beef 46 f employee moved to walk in cooler 2nd temp Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22824992

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by soda machine Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 22824997

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed safe staff certifications for 5 people and in date was printed photo copy. Observed 2 trainings hard Copy. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22824995

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22824991

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cook line Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22824996

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-55-4

Detail 22824985

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in use not set up company is going to put in a new dishwasher Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22824987

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor walk in cooler. Ceviche in bucket on floor walk in cooler. Warning

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22663653

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-45-4

Detail 22661489

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Tested at 124 f Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Tested at 128 f Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 22661491

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22661490

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on floor across from soda machine 2 live roaches inside wheel of reach in cooler across from soda dispenser machine employee killed and removed. 1 live roach on prep table employee killed and removed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 1 live roach under hot well cooks line, 1 live roach under cooks line equipment on floor. 1 live roach under hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22661492

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22661488

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 1 dead roach by employee restroom on floor 1 dead on wall under dish shelf. 1 dead roach in the crack of the cove mold behind dry dish shelf. 1 dead roach on floor by locker area room. 2 dead roaches behind the dish machine. 1 dead on floor cooks line. *Time Extended. 3 dead roaches under reach in cooler by cooks line.1 dead roach under prep table Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 2 dead roaches under the prep table. 1 dead above wheel of reach in cooler next to soda dispenser machine.1 dead roach under the stove top. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-45-4

Detail 22660274

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Tested at 124 f Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 22660277

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22660276

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on floor across from soda machine 2 live roaches inside wheel of reach in cooler across from soda dispenser machine employee killed and removed. 1 live roach on prep table employee killed and removed. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22660275

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22660273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 1 dead roach by employee restroom on floor 1 dead on wall under dish shelf. 1 dead roach in the crack of the cove mold behind dry dish shelf. 1 dead roach on floor by locker area room. 2 dead roaches behind the dish machine. 1 dead on floor cooks line. *Time Extended. 3 dead roaches under reach in cooler by cooks line.1 dead roach under prep table Time Extended

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 14

12A-29-4

Detail 22657282

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began to put Togo food in bag for service. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22657279

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22657275

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 22657270

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach spray above hand washing sink. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22657280

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat plantains walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage. Raw beef over cooked rice reach in cooler by coffee area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22657276

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22657281

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale cook beans 43 f in steamer employee discarded. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22657271

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk reach in cooler by cash register employee dated Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22657272

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22657278

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/ 5 employees no food manager on duty. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22657277

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked Corrected On-Site Warning

16-54-4

Detail 22657273

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested two times at 114 f discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22657274

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22657269

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed Warning

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22462049

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over rice on cook line, raw meat stored over rice walk in cooler. Operator rearranged coolers to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22462048

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Squeeze bottles containing chemicals stored next to napkins and clean utensils. Operator moved chemicals to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

54-01-5

Detail 22462050

Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Operator vaping in kitchen. Discussed the importance of not vaping in the kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 22462047

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled squeeze bottles during inspection

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 22010287

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Manager will call maintenance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: 0ppm, dish machine only reaches 156F. Manager stated maintenance came to fix it but it is still not working. Manager will sanitize in triple sink until dish machine can be fixed. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22010290

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22010289

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22010288

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22010286

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Time Extended

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 14

22-42-4

Detail 22005165

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Manager will call maintenance. Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 22005175

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of pigeon peas in dry storage. Employee segregated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 22005172

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for fish and shrimp offered raw in ceviche. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22005176

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22005174

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/ Three food prep employees, two cooks, and one waiter on duty with no food manager present. Certified food manager showed up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22005166

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by soda machine at end of cooks line. Employee placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22005170

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. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22005173

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22005171

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed and posted advisory. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 22005168

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans of pigeon peas in dry storage. Employee segregated cans. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22005164

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22005169

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 66F. Manager removed utensils of water. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22005177

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked Plantains thawing at room temperature. Manger moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22005167

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager replaced. Recheck 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 21647449

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemon wedges. Operator removed the lemons Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21647447

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged the cooler to be in compliance Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21647445

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 59F cold hold, raw beef 57F cold hold, both meats were double panned in unit for less than 4 hours. Operator removed the lower pan to allow refrigeration to cool down meats Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21647450

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink. Discussed with operator the need to keep hand wash sinks clear and to use them for washing hands only. Operator removed utensils Corrected On-Site

02B-04-5

Detail 21647448

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21647446

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ceviche it cooked, it's marinated in lemon/ lime juice. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21647444

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21034708

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage.

50-17-2

Detail 21034707

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. operator states he paid on the phone, confirmation # 216060644 Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21034705

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cooked rice, operator changed Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21034709

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed

31A-09-4

Detail 21034704

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.backprep area operator moved items from inside sink Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21034706

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink not working in back prep area, operator fixed it Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20807294

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. No contamination observed. Operator rearrange the meat to put chicken on the bottom Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20807293

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan stored on hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-56-4

Detail 20807295

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Final rinse 130°F. Operator has a call out to repair man who said he would be here tonight. The 3 compartment sink will be utilized for sanitizer until the dish machine is repaired

08B-38-4

Detail 20807291

Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of beef stored on the freezer floor. Discussed the need to store all food at a minimum of 6" off the floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 20807292

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze Bott on cook line not labeled.