LAS LOMAS MEXICAN GRILL
800 E ALTAMONTE DR, Altamonte Springs FL 32701
Last inspected Aug 4, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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.
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook handled taco salad shell and cut lime with bare hands. Discussed with person in charge.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -expired 4/1/25.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -wait station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -inside of ice bin slightly soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line cooler, green cutting boards in prep area.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers, ceiling in walk-in cooler slightly soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. -wait station hand wash sink.
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. -slight build up on interior of ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -slight build up on top. Some jets clogged interior.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -on cook line.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4-1-24. Operator will notify accountant today.
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. -unable to locate. Provided new copy, all staff read and signed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -in ADA restroom. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -above burner stove.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -tortillas in plastic to go bags, not a food grade material.
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. -u able to locate form signed at last inspection. Provided new form.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -at wait station hand wash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dirty end of dish machine.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -2 gaps in hood filters. Removed for cleaning.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -both cook line coolers.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook handled taco salad shell and cut lime with bare hands. Discussed with person in charge.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken on shelf above raw ribeye in walk-in cooler.
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. -blank forms provided in last visit not read and signed. Operator had all employees on site read and sign today. All other employees will read and sign on their next shift. All new employees must read and sign on first day.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under dish machine. -standing water under ice machine.
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.