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LA FONDA MEXICAN KITCHEN

1155 W STATE RD 434 UNIT 161 · LONGWOOD · Seminole County · FL 32750

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3563505
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698837
DBPR license6904407

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-41-4

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. – dishwasher chlorine sanitizer bucket empty **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. – raw chicken over raw beef at cookline cooler – raw shell eggs over raw pork in walk in cooler

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. – employee obtained bleach from nearby grocery store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. – chef states hot water heater not working. – observed breaker turned off, water leaking from valve above dripping onto top of water heater, collecting on floor below. – No hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. – acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk in freezer broken, no food stored – cookline cooler gasket torn and warped **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – next to hot water heater

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – below fryers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – back door

#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. – below triple sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.