MI GORDITA LOCA MEXICAN FOOD
531 N CENTRAL AVE, Umatilla FL 32784 · 352-669-4777
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 19 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. -Employee handled cut lime wedges with bare hands.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cooked meat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow liquid in bottle under hand sink.
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Approximately 5 in glue trap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.
Stored food not covered. -Beans and pork in double door freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walk in cooler.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 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
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Steam table and flat grill added by register. Ice cream cooler and drink station added by register.
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw eggs over carrots.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 47f, Shrimp 46f, Chorizo 47f, Cut lettuce 50f, Cut tomato 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 132f, Cooked onions 116f. Less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Steam table and flat grill added by register. Ice cream cooler and drink station added by register.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw chorizo stored behind cooked chicken in prep cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomato 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Kitchen entrance.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Brown spray bottle in mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Small wooden cutting board.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. -Case of shortening. -2 cases of chicken in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Stored food not covered. -Jello in double door cooler.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. -Employee handled cut lime wedges with bare hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chorizo over ham.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Room temperature, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Oven mitt in hand sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food stored on floor. -Potatoes in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays on floor in dry storage.
Stored food not covered. -Lard.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw pork over cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Horchata 66f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. -Beef 48f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Bleach bottle.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Chips under paper towel dispenser.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor.
Stored food not covered. -Sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 53f, Chicken 52f Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. -In reach in freezer.
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.