LA HERRADURA MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
12701 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY STE 110-114, Orlando FL 32837 · 407.851.7799
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 40 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019047235 | Jun 28, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2018035797 | May 15, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and refried beans temping at 50F per operator items were made on 7/25 and were in walk in cooler overnight
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice and refried beans temping at 50F per operator items were made on 7/25 and were in walk in cooler overnight
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice in thank you bag in microwave
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler on cooks line. Moved shell eggs to bottom shelf
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on middle splitter
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Sanitizers in generic spray bottle with no label at wait staff area and at triple sink
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed three food handlers certificate with no date of completion or signature. Operator had others that were completed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on case of canned tomatoes at dry storage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at dry dish storage
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at make table has torn gaskets and door on the left does not seal when closed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at flooring where tile is missing,operator mopped water up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring at cooks line and dish wash area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between make table lid at cooks line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with rice and flour. Operator moved scoop handle off products
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand washing sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cooks line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked birria in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer and degreaser stored on shelf with pineapple juice and flour. Operator moved to office.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Four way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in freezer not date marked per operator item prepared 02/20.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance next to triple sink not labeled. Per operator the item is degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl used as scoop in ceviche. Operator discarded.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait station and reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Pot of tomatillos on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwashing sinks in kitchen and at bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink on cooks line turned off due to blocked pipe.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cooks line and at bar.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label in bulk container on dry storage shelf.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Four way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance on counter in dining room not labeled. Per operator the item is sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink bottles on prep tables, cup and bottle next to glasses at wait station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf with tomato slicer and other equipment. Employee lunch box on top of oranges in bar reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait station and reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Several bottles of cooking oil stored on floor near kitchen exit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink on cooks line turned off due to blocked pipe.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Tortillas on cooks line not covered.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door blocked by trash can and bottles of oil.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed four way splitter, no vacuum breaker.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots at clean dish racks not inverted, not allowed to properly drain for air drying.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag directly over case of Coca Cola bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of make table at cooks line are torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between pole and door of make table at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By grill on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by clean dish racks.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in of maketable at cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed four way splitter, no vacuum breaker.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at triple sink. Spoke with operator, operator coached employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon in handwashing sink at bar.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup inside container with shrimp ceviche.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots at clean dish racks not inverted, not allowed to properly drain for air drying.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag directly over case of Coca Cola bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of make table at cooks line are torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between pole and door of make table at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By grill on cook line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water at handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed hard shell tacos not covered on top shelf where other tortillas are kept, at corner of cook line next to steam table. Operator had tacos covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by clean dish racks.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rolling cart blocking back exit door of kitchen. Operator removed.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in thank you bags at reach in cooler across from dish machine
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing expiration dates
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line has torn gaskets and the far left door does not close completely Reach in cooler door on the far right falls off the hinges when opened, it is located across from dish machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water stored on floor at dry storage area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and lid on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line and there is standing water
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For shrimp used in ceviche
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in thank you bags at reach in cooler across from dish machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lamb chops stored over cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb,beef,chicken,cut tomatoes,pico,cheese and sour cream all temping between 47F-54F.Per operator items were bought from walk in cooler to reach in cooler less than 3 hours.Advised operator to move items or ice down
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter
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/
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing expiration dates
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator had triple sink set up
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line has torn gaskets and the far left door does not close completely Reach in cooler door on the far right falls off the hinges when opened, it is located across from dish machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water stored on floor at dry storage area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and lid on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line and there is standing water
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish under raw beef in walk in cooler, reviewed with employee proper storing procedure with employee. Operator moved it to be portioned.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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/ Observed 5 employees and no certified manager. Manager arrived.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches in reach in cooler, operator dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with yellow liquid without labels. Operator labeled them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in ceviche container, operator removed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by the middle drain, tiles torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin. Employee took it out.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor in cookline.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin without label, operator labeled
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef cut (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken cut (50F - Cold Holding) since 2 1/2 hours in reach in cooler. Cook stated they were busy during lunch and it was in used.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tamales made on 9/3 and tres leches cake made on 9/1, no date mark
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers in dry storage
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler beverage station
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in reach in cooler
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket directly on the floor in cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar and cinnamon sugar containers
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.