LA FONDA DE OCOEE
11103 W COLONIAL DR OCOEE, Ocoee FL 34761 · 810-627-9507
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. House made Tomato salsa
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board stained with food debris on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled a bottle of surface cleaner on shelf underneath soda machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bucket from bulk container of beans.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed container with utensils on flattop.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Operator removed sanitizer bucket from prep table next to food.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa ( per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed more ice underneath container for temperature recovery) (48-50 F - Cold Holding) rechecked 15 mins later salsa 40 cold holding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked and cooled items throughout facility in reach in coolers held more than 24 hours per operator not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple tongs, spoons to scoop rice and spatula at cook line stored in standing water 70f. Operator changed water and placed on griddle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice shoot at soda fountain. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in cooler next to register
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. House made Tomato salsa
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made Tomato salsa not date marked. Per operator more than 7 days.
Required employee training expired for all 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside Bean container
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in cooler next to register
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in prep reach in cooler
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine over containers of sugar and spice. Operator immediately removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back prep area had food debris in basin
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On main prep table, operator immediately flipped over to use non cut side
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside ingredient bin. Old fry box lining bin. Manager discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coconut drink on cutting board. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. On hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign on counter says,"HAND WASH ONLY" Manager wrote a sign.
Stored food not covered. Rice in large ingredient bin. Manager covered bin.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. On front counter. Manager added soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and beans
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers, cut in make table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On make table
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid in hand sink staff removed
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees signed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage. Manager turned on side.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Shrimp on counter next to santizer bucket. Manager removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F. Manager discarded water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front service counter
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.