Longwood, Seminole County

LA FONDA MEXICAN KITCHEN

1155 W SR 434 #161, Longwood, FL 32750

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 31, 2024
City
Longwood
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-52-4

Detail 22590234

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has triple sink set up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Dish machine is sanitizing at 25ppm,facility has triple sink set up Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-52-4

Detail 22564415

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has triple sink set up Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22564413

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of walk in cooler and freezer Dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 22564412

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on plastic curtains and door at walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 22564414

Basic - In-use tongs stored on dry dish storage rack at cooks line between uses. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22564416

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of to go container on floor behind storage rack Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22234292

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front make coolerbeef (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 22234294

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored over clean utensils on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22234289

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22234285

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wrong date label on shredded chicken, carnitas - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22234293

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22234287

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license on display - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22234284

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -handle to the chip drawer is broken -fry baskets damaged -gasket ripped on the make cooler in the kitchen -white refrigerator not operating -broken blade on the chopper - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22234291

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a trash can collecting water - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22234283

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hot sauce bottles on the expo table -wire shelf over the open make cooler soiled -missing fan gaurd in the walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

08B-39-4

Detail 22234286

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed straw berries at the front make cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

33-29-4

Detail 22234290

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Recycling bin has been filled with trash - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22234288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 22234156

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chemicals are not hooked up correctly rinse attached to the sanitizer Corrected the chemical bins primed and tested 100 PPM

08A-05-6

Detail 22234162

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over tortillas shells

35A-04-4

Detail 22234157

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 on the floor under a food storage rack 4 in cart holding lids for food storage 2 on the window sill in the kitchen 3 on the bag in box soda Employees began cleaning up droppings and sanitizing the impacted areas Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22234152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front make coolerbeef (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 22234159

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored over clean utensils on the line

22-02-4

Detail 22234158

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

02C-02-5

Detail 22234155

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wrong date label on shredded chicken, carnitas

51-11-4

Detail 22234153

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured

50-09-4

Detail 22234161

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license on display

14-11-5

Detail 22234160

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -handle to the chip drawer is broken -fry baskets damaged -gasket ripped on the make cooler in the kitchen -white refrigerator not operating -broken blade on the chopper

14-69-4

Detail 22234150

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a trash can collecting water

23-03-4

Detail 22234149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hot sauce bottles on the expo table -wire shelf over the open make cooler soiled -missing fan gaurd in the walk-in cooler

08B-39-4

Detail 22234148

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed straw berries at the front make cooler

33-29-4

Detail 22234154

Basic - Recycling bin has been filled with trash

36-02-5

Detail 22234151

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 21844659

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. shredded chicken from prior day (58 F); cheese from prior day (52F - Cold Holding); salsa sauce heated from prior day (55F - Cold Holding); items stored in a deep hotel pan

22-45-4

Detail 21844650

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Beer glasses in the white refrigerator have a black mold like substance

02C-01-5

Detail 21844658

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef stored in a container labled as 2/27/23 operator steps it was made Tuesday

41-10-4

Detail 21844663

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.in one rack fly spray, cleaner and clean glasses

11-27-4

Detail 21844653

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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

03D-15-4

Detail 21844655

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Opercooling in a deep full hotel pan

16-21-4

Detail 21844660

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine

51-11-4

Detail 21844656

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the soda bag in box area 6 tanks not secured

36-37-5

Detail 21844652

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen are not smooth and cleanable

14-11-5

Detail 21844664

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the make cooler is ripped

36-24-5

Detail 21844661

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.at the mop sink faucet the FRP is pealing from the wall

14-69-4

Detail 21844654

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White frigidaire freezer is iced up at the bottom no food is stored here ambient temperature In the walk in cooler ice build up

23-03-4

Detail 21844657

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up under the flat top grill Grease build up behind the fryer Exterior of the "towel" warmer is dirty top and door

08B-39-4

Detail 21844662

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados prepped without washing

36-02-5

Detail 21844651

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21347977

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored over clean glasses

01B-01-4

Detail 21347979

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Del sol tomatillos , damaged can

50-17-2

Detail 21347981

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

22-02-4

Detail 21347975

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - slicer blades are not clean -can opener blade

53A-05-6

Detail 21347974

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 employee working with no manager on duty Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 21347976

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

28-02-4

Detail 21347971

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In the walk in cooler water is collected in a bucket from the condenser

14-11-5

Detail 21347980

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped make cooler -dish washer not operating

36-22-4

Detail 21347972

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the front cook line

14-69-4

Detail 21347978

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor covered with ice

36-02-5

Detail 21347973

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. . Kitchen floor is worn

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20872776

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.1 can of tomatillo damage on the rim , 1 can of chipotle deep dent

53A-05-6

Detail 20872781

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/ 4 employees engaged in food service 2 wait staff 2 kitchen staff with no food service certified manager present

14-11-4

Detail 20872778

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Frigidaire refrigerator in the stock room not in service

14-69-4

Detail 20872777

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer , floors have a ice build up

08B-12-5

Detail 20872775

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken base in prep lid missing , employee replaced Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20872780

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. A black mold like substance is present on the wall at the 3 compartment sink, Mold build up in the mop sink

42-01-4

Detail 20872779

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket.

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20423898

High Priority - Dishmachine is not operating properly currently the machine is down

03A-02-5

Detail 20423900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler salsa 49°

29-34-4

Detail 20423899

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink splitter

05-08-4

Detail 20423902

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to locate thermometer

33-31-5

Detail 20423903

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment freezer, make cooler and kegerator all present and not working

36-02-5

Detail 20423904

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor sealer is worn, kitchen floor needs to be resealed

46-01-4

Detail 20423901

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. In the dinning room a table has been placed in front of the exit door