LA FONDITA DE LEO
Continental Drive
Florida, 34690
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed fish not removed from ROP packaging Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towel. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
- 53B-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine not in use not set up company is going to put in a new dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Not in use **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed safe staff certifications for 5 people and in date was printed photo copy. Observed 2 trainings hard Copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cook line Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-55-4: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. Dish machine not in use not set up company is going to put in a new dishwasher Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor walk in cooler. Ceviche in bucket on floor walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife dropped on floor and employee did not sanitize it employee placed on prep table. Discussed with employee employee wash rinse and sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook plantain ends in the box touching cardboard in reach in freezer. Employee removed from box and moved to food grade bag Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over ready to eat beef and beans reach in cooler by soda machine employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach Under dish dry shelf employee killed. And removed. 1 live roach behind the hand washing sink employee killed and removed. 1 live roach under dish machine. Operator killed and removed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler across from soda machine. Cook beef 46 f employee moved to walk in cooler 2nd temp Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by soda machine Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed safe staff certifications for 5 people and in date was printed photo copy. Observed 2 trainings hard Copy. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 13 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 1 dead roach by employee restroom on floor 1 dead on wall under dish shelf. 1 dead roach in the crack of the cove mold behind dry dish shelf. 1 dead roach on floor by locker area room. 2 dead roaches behind the dish machine. 1 dead on floor cooks line. **Time Extended*. 3 dead roaches under reach in cooler by cooks line.1 dead roach under prep table **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 2 dead roaches under the prep table. 1 dead above wheel of reach in cooler next to soda dispenser machine.1 dead roach under the stove top. **Time Extended**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Tested at 124 f **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Tested at 128 f **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on floor across from soda machine 2 live roaches inside wheel of reach in cooler across from soda dispenser machine employee killed and removed. 1 live roach on prep table employee killed and removed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 1 live roach under hot well cooks line, 1 live roach under cooks line equipment on floor. 1 live roach under hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 1 dead roach by employee restroom on floor 1 dead on wall under dish shelf. 1 dead roach in the crack of the cove mold behind dry dish shelf. 1 dead roach on floor by locker area room. 2 dead roaches behind the dish machine. 1 dead on floor cooks line. **Time Extended*. 3 dead roaches under reach in cooler by cooks line.1 dead roach under prep table **Time Extended**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Tested at 124 f **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on floor across from soda machine 2 live roaches inside wheel of reach in cooler across from soda dispenser machine employee killed and removed. 1 live roach on prep table employee killed and removed. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began to put Togo food in bag for service. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach spray above hand washing sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat plantains walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage. Raw beef over cooked rice reach in cooler by coffee area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale cook beans 43 f in steamer employee discarded. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk reach in cooler by cash register employee dated Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 53A-05-6: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 employees no food manager on duty. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested two times at 114 f discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 14 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Operator vaping in kitchen. Discussed the importance of not vaping in the kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled squeeze bottles during inspection
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over rice on cook line, raw meat stored over rice walk in cooler. Operator rearranged coolers to gain compliance Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Squeeze bottles containing chemicals stored next to napkins and clean utensils. Operator moved chemicals to gain compliance Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).