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MEXICAN RESTAURANT LOS MONDRAGON

2960 W SR.426 # 1000 · OVIEDO · Seminole County · FL 32765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3440491
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729517
DBPR license6903982

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
16 High Priority6 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical40 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 16

#19High 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. -0ppm **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee began food prep after other tasks, no hand wash **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee eating food in kitchen no hand wash after eating **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -food contact service rinsed and not sanitizer before use **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect at prep table -1 small flying insect at reach in cooler -1 small flying insect at dish machine -3 small flying insects at trash can next to microwave **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple food items in reach in stand up freezer inside non food grade bag, no additional protection **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority01A-04-4

High Priority – Operator conducted food storage or other food activity in a private home. Per operator, foods were taken home last night to utilize refrigerator after cold unit was not properly functioning. See stop sale. -raw beef -raw chicken -stew -chorizo **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#28High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -one live lizard next to water heater **Warning**

Warning
#29High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw meats stored with and above ready to eat food items, not packaged **Warning**

Warning
#30High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell egg 51F -case of raw shell egg 60F **Warning**

Warning
#31High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -single service butter package open **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#32High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -single service butter 70F -raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding); stew (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); raw shell egg (51F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#33High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding); stew (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); raw shell egg (51F – Cold Holding) -operator states at time of temperatures being taken, food items were in reach in cooler for less than 1 hour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#34High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -hydrogen peroxide solution stored above prep table -chemical cleaners stored on top of ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#35Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#36Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at flip top reach in cooler stained -ice scoop soiled with mold like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#37Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Only hand wash sink in kitchen no hot/cold water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#38Intermediate04-02-4

Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. -Establishment has one upright freezer and one non functional prep cooler. Prep cooler is utilizing inadequate ice bath, not maintaining TCS foods at or below 41F; no other operable cold holding units on site **Warning**

Warning
#39Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#40Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -no prepared food items through establishment has date marking **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 18

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -flip top reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile above water heater missing **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -small plates and bowls not inverted in dish storage shelves **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating on prep table **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on cutting board at reach in cooler -employee phone on prep table -employee bag and shirt on drying shelf on dish machine -laptop box stored on flip top reach in cooler -personal medication stored above prep table **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing hair tie on wrist **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -plastic jug of water stored on floor in converted walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -water heater leaking into bucket **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chicken and beef thawing in open air, not under running water **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -vinyl flooring stored in kitchen in front of dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -3 compartment sink and dish machine drain pipes spraying onto kitchen floor surface **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet and drain pipe at HWS leaking -pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar on dry storage rack not labeled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
6 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.