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LA ANTIOQUENA RESTAURANT

3861 LAKE EMMA RD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-829-2532

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats135
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904593
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor near back door - 1 on table support near dish machine - 3 on underside of prep table - 1 on utility table at prep room - 2 crawling on jug of cooking oil - 1 inside shelf supports at dry storage area - 1 inside gasket at cookline cooler - 1 on wooden shelf above cookline cooler __Total 11 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025045782Jun 12, 2025Sep 10, 2025$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at prep station
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on dish trays.
Basic/16-15-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - freezers in back room
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open cup of coffee at prep counter
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil on floor near mop sink exposed to water accumulated in the area
Basic/08B-38-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce and cilantro over cut lettuce
Basic/08B-17-4
The state's own report →
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - near dish station
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - three door freezer
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near fryer
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at side prep station - all three restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - red salsa (63F - Cold Holding); - green salsa (54F - Cold Holding) Observed in an insulated cold well. Manager moved to different cooler for better cooling. CILANTRO COOLER: - chicken broth (63F - Cold Holding); - red salsa (63F - Cold Holding) COOKLINE LEFT; - cut tomato (62F - Cold Holding); - coleslaw (70F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee washed bowl at side station hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - near dish station
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic container no handle used to scoop dry bulk foods
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - three door freezer
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - backpacks and clothes on bag of bread crumbs
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near fryer
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tong on grill handle
Basic/10-20-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at side prep station - all three restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - below hand wash sink at cookline
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. - in floor grease trap near triple sink with rusted hole in center of lid
Basic/33-29-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor near back door - 1 on table support near dish machine - 3 on underside of prep table - 1 on utility table at prep room - 2 crawling on jug of cooking oil - 1 inside shelf supports at dry storage area - 1 inside gasket at cookline cooler - 1 on wooden shelf above cookline cooler __Total 11 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - ROP fish
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - half and half (57F - Cold Holding); - salsa (56F - Cold Holding) Manager states items brought to cooler at 12noon
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
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. - salmon
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. - 3 floating in floor drain below triple sink - 4 on floor below fryers
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. - in floor grease trap near triple sink with rusted hole in center of lid
Basic/33-29-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. - large gap around plumbing at hand wash sink near steam box - gapped area around electrical outlets with missing covers
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket at cookline coolers soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. - plumbing connection not secured at hand wash sink near fryer
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - extension cord stored on utility table next to dough mixer
Basic/42-03-5/Warning
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - utility table holding at with wood surfaces used as stand for dough mixer
Basic/14-06-4/Warning
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - used to wrap washed mint
High priority/14-86-1
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at front bar used to wash espresso utensils
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Basic/16-15-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - corners at dish station
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. - bags of onions
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - water heater below dish station
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - true 2 door upright cooler
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - utility containers storing bulk dry foods
High priority/14-15-4
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. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at bar used to dump coffee grinds and wash coffee pot
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink next to dish machine no paper towels and no soap. Employee refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - some employees trained by Efood Trainer
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Basic/16-15-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - at front bar
Basic/10-08-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line in between make table and grill stove
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Feb 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Feb 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0 ppm.Advised operator triple sink
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line in between make table and grill stove
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap in the interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives stored in container with sanitizer on cooks line Knives stored in 68F water on cooks line
Basic/10-18-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by mop sink has no hand wash sign. Emailed operator hand wash sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler at dish wash area has food debris on bottom
Basic/22-16-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solutions is 200ppm at cooks line Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored at room temperature
High priority/03A-03-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Drain cover(s) missing. At the ice machine
Basic/29-18-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the dish sink
Basic/29-09-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs touching the trash can at the prep table
Basic/10-02-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados stored in the small make cooler not washed (sticker present)
Basic/08B-17-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.