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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 dateJuly 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3643412
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10955731
DBPR license6904407

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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 7

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – ground beef (48f-52fF – Cooling). Date marked 7/9 **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. – Queso 6/25/25

#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – fresh garlic in oil (71F – Cold Holding). Employee moved to cooler. WALK-IN COOLER: – yellow curry 7/4 (46F – Cold Holding); – tom yum 7/3 (46F – Cold Holding); – panang (47F – Cold Holding); – masaman 7/4 (47F – Cold Holding); – tomka 7/4 (48F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. – Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager diluted final reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

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

#13Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – cookline cooler

#2Basic36-37-5

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

#3Basic16-55-4

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. – person in charge states dishwasher not in use, waiting for replacement machine. Ware washing and sanitizing with three compartment sink

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. – tong on side is dish shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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