LA HORMIGA DE ORO
12104-12106 SW 117 CT
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on shelve with spices at kitchen. Operator removed the employee item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in freezer door. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator placed at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed chilero prepared on site not properly labeled at front counter. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) and raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature at dry storage. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over gallo pinto rice inside walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products by cooking tempetures.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler at front counter. As per operator door is constantly opened, for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto rice (114F - Hot Holding);; queso frito (123F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. Operator reheated products, retest gallo pinto rice (170F - Hot Holding); queso frito (165F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer has accumulation of old food debris. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Karina, Maria all hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
29
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board no longer cleanable.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed perfume and personal items at shelf preparation area. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under preparation tables and cooking equipments throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container with condiment stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the container. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at preparation area next to the door.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet of the hand wash sink soiled at kitchen area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed domestic reach in cooler interior soiled.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil at shelves u dear preparation tables kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed enchiladas and tacos not covered at domestic reach in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed yuca, French fried and sweet plantain thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the products to a reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under preparation table kitchen area.
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed beans and rice in soiled container under preparation table.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag in contact with cooked rice at kitchen area. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ribs stored over vegetables at walk in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice and beans at walk in cooler. Operator was instructed the correct orders for the raw and cook products.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over pork and raw beef at walk in freezer.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature. As per operator for 2.5 hours. Operator moved the shell eggs to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (80 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator per less than two hours. And cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Operator put the cheese de rice bath for rapid cooling. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (108 F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (116 F - Hot Holding), yuca (115 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by preparation table and box with vegetables located at preparation area. Manager moved the preparation table and removed the box. Corrected On-Site
- 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. As per operator the chlorine will arrive today.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at walk in cooler and stored area.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the two employees at kitchen area the food employee training expired (Ana Maria, Renedia Perla).
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 29 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ham located in the domestic reach in cooler. Observed marinated chicken stored above coleslaw located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind prep table,kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed for the bulk bins. Observed for the exterior of the microwave oven, regular oven, fryer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Observed by the cookline.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn on the cob stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cooked rice and beans located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above tostones located in the domestic reach in freezer. Observed raw beef stored above yuca located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).