LA FAMILIA LATIN FOOD
1610 OVIEDO MALL BLVD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-458-4512
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 in corner strip of wall above triple sink - 3 on shelf supports over triple sink - 2 in the cove base at the cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023048744 | Aug 10, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - raw pork stored over canned drinks in walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all white cutting boards in kitchen area. - electric slicer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - dispenser at front counter hand sink.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored under 3 compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. - hole in wall in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in Insignia reach-in freezer on front line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both microwaves in kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door door frame needs repair.
Reach-in coolers and reach infreezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored in mop bucket
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all white cutting boards in kitchen area. - electric slicer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in insignia reach-in freezer at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave located in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - make-line reach-in cooler
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pigeon rice 61° - Per operator pulled from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool. - new temp 43°
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all white cutting boards in kitchen area. - electric slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at front counter used as dump sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on make line board.
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored under sink
Ice buildup in insignia reach-in freezer at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 74° utensil in standing water at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave located in kitchen area.
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hood system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - make-line reach-in cooler
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Provolone cheese full of mold.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of lunch meat at the walk-in cooler had.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey sliced since 3-28-25. Ham sliced 3-12-25 Swiss cheese sliced 3-19
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Turkey sliced since 3-28-25. Ham sliced 3-12-25 Swiss cheese sliced 3-19
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chicken stored at the reach-in cooler at the prep area not identified as employee food.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce over deli meat in walk in cooler
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - unsealed wood used as a counter at cookline
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over cooked noodles at cookline cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - boba (120 - Hot Holding)
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - ROP deli meats
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - boba scoop in room temperature water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce over deli meat in walk in cooler
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - unsealed wood used as a counter at cookline
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); - beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); - ground beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding) - manager states less than 2 hours. Advised operator to heat up above 165f before returning to holding unit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - shredded chicken - shredded beef
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on counter at prep counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - in storage area
Stored food not covered. - multiple items in white chest freezer
Oct 11, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 in corner strip of wall above triple sink - 3 on shelf supports over triple sink - 2 in the cove base at the cook line
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on wall in storage room
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 states using vinegar as sanitizer - employee got a bottle from neighboring business
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on floor below triple sink - 5 on floor below unused ice machine - 2 on floor in storage room - 2 on floor on cook line
Aug 11, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - in office
Aug 11, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on floor below cook-line cooler - 2 on underside of food prep counter - 2 on wall below triple sink - 12 in corner strip of wall above triple sink - 2 on wall in office - 4 on shelves in office - 3 on floor in office. - 5 on floor in mop sink - 4 inside unused ice in
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on shelves in office - on plumbing under triple sink - around electrical outlets in warewash area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. - 34 on floor in mop sink - 4 on floor under triple sink - 3 on floor below food prep counter - 5 on floor drain below unused ice bin
Hole in or other damage to wall. - in office
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - no trash next to hand wash sink
Aug 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 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 priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - employee states using vinegar as sanitizer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on floor below cook-line cooler - 2 on underside of food prep counter - 2 on wall below triple sink - 12 in corner strip of wall above triple sink - 2 on wall in office - 4 on shelves in office - 3 on floor in office. - 5 on floor in mop sink - 4 inside unused ice in
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on shelves in office - on plumbing under triple sink - around electrical outlets in warewash area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. - 34 on floor in mop sink - 4 on floor under triple sink - 3 on floor below food prep counter - 5 on floor drain below unused ice bin
Hole in or other damage to wall. - in office
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - no trash next to hand wash sink
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.