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LA FONDA MEXICAN KITCHEN

Health inspection records show LA FONDA MEXICAN KITCHEN in LONGWOOD has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1155 West State Road 434
Florida, 32750
Longwood
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459165

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **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. - person in charge states dishwasher not in use, waiting for replacement machine. Ware washing and sanitizing with three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13458097

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **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. - person in charge states dishwasher not in use, waiting for replacement machine. Ware washing and sanitizing with three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10955731

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
  • 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. - person in charge states dishwasher not in use, waiting for replacement machine. Ware washing and sanitizing with three compartment sink
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tong on side is dish shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-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
  • 01B-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.
  • 02C-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
  • 01B-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.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-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
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager diluted final reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade
  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699906

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer broken, no food stored - cookline cooler gasket torn and warped Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698837

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer broken, no food stored - cookline cooler gasket torn and warped Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - next to hot water heater
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers Repeat Violation
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - below triple sink
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 08A-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
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-38-5: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
  • 27-16-4: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

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853193

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket at cook line warped - walk in freezer broken. No food stored inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer stored on shelf Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8698502

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen Warning
  • 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. - white fish Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 2 inside broken walk in freezer Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket at cook line warped - walk in freezer broken. No food stored inside. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at cook line Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. WALK IN COOLER: - queso date marked 7/26 - salsa pollo date marked 7/26 - carnitas date marked 7/29 Warning
  • 01B-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. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 7 in gasket of broken walk in freezer - 10 on wall and around door inside broken walk in freezer __ Total 17 live roaches Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); - ground beef (118F-120F - Hot Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer stored on shelf Warning