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LA FAMILIA SNS LLC

12163 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 407 238 9550

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats167
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5807879
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant current license has expired 4/1/2023 spoke to Person in charge concerning the license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $6,220

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018040131Jun 4, 2018Aug 29, 2018$1,000
4--2017025399Apr 19, 2017Jun 28, 2017$2,400
4--2015054841Oct 26, 2015Jan 15, 2016$1,700
4--2015040029Jul 28, 2015Sep 25, 2015$1,120

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2026 · Checked standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler, still remain. Time Extended
Aug 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly final rinse chlorine 0 ppm, Manager notify dishmachine company. Checked 3 compartment sink wash, rinse, sanitize 200 ppm quaternary ammonia
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed white cutting boards soiled on the cook line has red stains left on the surface.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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 employee food handlers training Jose Suarez 10/11/2022 All other employees have been working only one month.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior panel broken laying inside ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracks on the top panel cover around the corners used for shake machine.
Intermediate/14-16-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items keys stored next to bag of sugar.(drive thru window)
Basic/40-06-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in the dry storage room.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris (crumbs ) spilled on the shelves used for storage pans on the back cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler used for hamburger patties.
Basic/29-49-6
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink draining slowly located near the cook line.
Basic/29-20-5
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license has expired 4/1/2025 Spoke to owner made payment over the phone at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed panel missing from the microwave oven.
Intermediate/14-04-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the sliced tomatoes labeled Thursday on the container stored inside walk in cooler, incorrect date marked spoke to employee changed label at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler has food debris used for hamburgers patties and Swiss cheese.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler door is rusty on the exterior also peeling paint.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sauté onions 104°f stored on the steam table, recommend Manager to reheat product 165°f, rechecked temperature reheated onions to 179°f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink located in the front cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage located in the back kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Checked current license not displayed has 4/1/2024 spoke to Manager will print current license.
Basic/50-09-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in the drive thru window
Basic/38-07-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer door with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler door rust on the door panel near handle.
Basic/14-17-4
Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed water filter not dated used for coffee machine.
Basic/29-32-4
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant current license has expired 4/1/2023 spoke to Person in charge concerning the license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed missing microwave oven guard interior microwave oven on the cook line.
Intermediate/14-04-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing on the floor underneath the ice machine near floor drain.
Basic/36-22-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. observed black discoloration on the bottom of reach in cooler used for raw hamburgers.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed two reach in coolers has standing water on the bottom located on the cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 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. - cheese sauce (122 - Hot Holding). Employee put into boiling water
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. - cook using soiled wiping cloth to wipe down burger boards, no sanitizer
Basic/21-10-4
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter,70 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to use time as a public health control.Emailed a copy to operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards at the cooks line are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sharon Freeman.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by ice machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishmachine area.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishmachine area.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter,70 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to use time as a public health control.Emailed a copy to operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards at the cooks line are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sharon Freeman.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by ice machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishmachine area.
Basic/36-22-4
Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishmachine area.
Basic/23-03-4

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.