Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA ESCONDIDA

186 ARORA BLVD · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3464356
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775353
DBPR license2001456

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In kitchen reach in cooler, open raw chicken stored on top of open raw beef. Person in charge moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork at shelf beside three compartment sink at 75F. Per person in charge, pork was at the sink upon opening the store this morning and was left out overnight.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Raw pork at shelf beside three compartment sink at 75F. Per person in charge, pork was at the sink upon opening the store this morning and was left out overnight.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-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. Establishment has one employee other than manager. No proof of training for employee, Lilliana G, hired in April. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. No proof available. Provided and discussed with person in charge DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach and four egg casings in lobby right hand side cabinet beside bar. Person in charge removed and discarded dead roach and casings and sanitized the area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Three bags of trash in shopping cart outside back door. Person in charge took trash to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit is missing a self-closing device.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork at shelf beside three compartment sink with no running water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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 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.