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LOCA ELOTES

451 E ALTAMONTE DR STE 5575, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 17739969145

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats3
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6905226
Grade history
APR 24
MAY 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -1/2 container of cheese sauce moldy. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-07-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested thermometer at 60F. Calibrated thermometer to 32F
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not currently at facility. Manager sent to operator
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sack of rice on floor in storage area. Removed
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in elotes mix. Removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink. Operator has repairs scheduled
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. -no proof of food handler training for any employees. Employee on duty employed for 3 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time extend 14 days for proof of food handler training. Time Extended
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -1/2 container of cheese sauce moldy. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-07-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both hand wash sinks, bin full of spray bottles, pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -no proof of food handler training for any employees. Employee on duty employed for 3 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -no copy of current license at facility. Operator sent to employee during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -tabletop fryer with lid.
/45-04-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -food service license expired 4-1-24
High priority/50-17-3
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. -printed forms in English and Spanish. Employee on duty read and signed. All other employees shall do the same. Signed form shall remain at the establishment for future inspections.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -stood scoop up in ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site

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.