MI QUERIDA COCINA
11077 W COLONIAL DR STE 8, Ocoee FL 34761
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
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NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled Eggs ambient (47F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018041604 | Jun 20, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bread wrapped in paper towels on dish towel.. Staff removed items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink located in sink located on front counter. Staff removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using quarantine sanitizer have chlorine strips.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork beef and other items. Items in reach in freezer and in refrigerator to thaw.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around piping at hot water heater.
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside back door. Two missing
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Light not functioning. Hood and in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table located on the cook line. Made of unsealed wood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large containers in storage located over triple sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers. Cut in a bowl.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Chemical dispenser at triple sink.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 112F less than 2 hours. Operator will reheat to 165F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at Front counter
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler under grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around kitchen and prep station
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with empanadas at cook line
Food stored on floor. Container with pork belly at prep station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup grease at hood system Soiled gaskets reach in cooler at cook line
Mar 6, 2025Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. a¿¿Raw shell eggs over peppers in sauce in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cutting vegetables touched phone then continued to cut vegetables. Advised employee to wash hands and change gloves. Employee washed hands anthem changed gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Per operator they don't use it and operator immediately discarded can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back kitchen had liquid coffee in basin
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is missing QUAT test strips for sanitizer buckets
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks and phone on prep table next to oil and seasoning. Operator immediately removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. a¿¿Cracked lid on tomatoes, lettuce containers. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching salt.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. a¿¿Gaskets in prep cooler across stove a¿¿Gaskets in freezer under microwave
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. a¿¿in prep cooler across stove
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. a¿¿Unwashed vegetables over bucket of sauce in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Operator labeled
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled Eggs ambient (47F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler under grill. Gaskets on cooler close to triple sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic libs and containers. Manager discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to triple sink wood and missing cove molding.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of 2 prep tables in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line close to triple sink
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ); blood sausage (125F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours in display case. Staff took to reheat. recommended time as a public health control. Forms provided on previous inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on cook line.staff discarded cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in the sink. Staff removed pan.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F. Staff emptied out the water.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanada (127F - Hot Holding); sausage (127F - Hot Holding) In display case less than 4 hours. Provided time plan and explained how to use. Any future hot temperature violations will result in administrative action.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan covering sink next ice machine. Staff removed pan.
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. Provided form and employees signed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fry basket handles
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes and ducts in ceiling throughout kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On ice machine at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in freezer
Food stored on floor. Cases of Cheese and chicken in walk-in freezer
Light not functioning. Hood and entrance to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under prep table near slicer
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door arm broken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans on shelf in kitchen staff turned over
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
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.