La Fonda Mexican Kitchen, 1155 W State Rd 434 Suite 161, Longwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA FONDA MEXICAN KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1155 W State Rd 434 Suite 161, Longwood, FL 32750
License #: 6904407
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior and interior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In back storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in showing water stains. Above walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid. On prep table and At cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt container stored with lettuce. Prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsink near laundry machines needs to be caulked to the wall.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen area, finish on concrete floor is worn away.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer in back storage area.
  • Basic - Holes/gaps in ceiling where pipes enter.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mopsink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made tomato based sauce, 52 F; left off temperature control less than 30 minutes. corrective action taken: product placed in cooler to chill.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw ground beef stored on container of cut tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in mop sink room.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach jug stored on shelf with wine bottles and food wrap. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at ware washing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes, cooked beans, broth.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. Gas grill sized propane tank in back storage area. For reporting purposes only.
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gasket
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of beans
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife
12/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. If operator wishes To order FRA'S approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Note: operator may continue to use approved program from Hospitality Resource Supply Inc, used at former facility.
7/23/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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