LA FONDITA DE LEO
1600 US HIGHWAY 19 N, Holiday FL 34691
Last inspected Apr 25, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
FEB 24
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach Under dish dry shelf employee killed. And removed. 1 live roach behind the hand washing sink employee killed and removed. 1 live roach under dish machine. Operator killed and removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025040612 | Apr 25, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024012985 | Feb 20, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed fish not removed from ROP packaging
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towel.
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. See stop sale
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Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed safe staff certifications for 5 people and in date was printed photo copy. Observed 2 trainings hard Copy.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cook line
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in use not set up company is going to put in a new dishwasher
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife dropped on floor and employee did not sanitize it employee placed on prep table. Discussed with employee employee wash rinse and sanitized.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook plantain ends in the box touching cardboard in reach in freezer. Employee removed from box and moved to food grade bag
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over ready to eat beef and beans reach in cooler by soda machine employee removed to proper storage
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach Under dish dry shelf employee killed. And removed. 1 live roach behind the hand washing sink employee killed and removed. 1 live roach under dish machine. Operator killed and removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler across from soda machine. Cook beef 46 f employee moved to walk in cooler 2nd temp
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by soda machine
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed safe staff certifications for 5 people and in date was printed photo copy. Observed 2 trainings hard Copy.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in use not set up company is going to put in a new dishwasher
Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor walk in cooler. Ceviche in bucket on floor walk in cooler.
Feb 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Feb 21, 2024■ 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. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room
Feb 21, 2024■ 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. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room
Feb 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began to put Togo food in bag for service.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in a high temp dish machine that is running at 113 f.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach spray above hand washing sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat plantains walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage. Raw beef over cooked rice reach in cooler by coffee area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand washing sink. 1 live roach behind cove mold by ice machine. 2 live roaches under dry dish shelf rack. 2 live roaches in the wall behind in locker storage room. 2 live roaches under work table across mop sink. 4 live roaches in wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in wheel of oven table on cooks line. 1 live roach on floor cooks line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale cook beans 43 f in steamer employee discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk reach in cooler by cash register employee dated
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.
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/ 5 employees no food manager on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested two times at 114 f discussed with employees to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hand washing sink 2 dead roaches above hand washing sign 5 dead roaches on floor under hand washing sink. 1 dead roach on water pipe on wall 1 dead roach in cove mold of wall behind Ice machine. 4 dead on floor in locker storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over rice on cook line, raw meat stored over rice walk in cooler. Operator rearranged coolers to gain compliance
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Squeeze bottles containing chemicals stored next to napkins and clean utensils. Operator moved chemicals to gain compliance
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Operator vaping in kitchen. Discussed the importance of not vaping in the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled squeeze bottles during inspection
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.