TAQUERIA LA FONDITA
1046 E NEW YORK AVE, Deland FL 32724 · 386-804-6190
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insects in kitchen area,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025083233 | Aug 14, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2025047013 | May 8, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2018046352 | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017039750 | Jun 27, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef tripe in walk in cooler, prepared 4 days ago, not date marked. Operator updated.
Food employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator had them put it on.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine, operator corrected.100 ppm.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front line make table unit green salsa (50F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. -Rear food preparation area reach in cooler cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours, -walk in cooler ground beef (67F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. Operator had portioned food to reheat. Operator placed ice on all food, -Storage area reach in cooler cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding), placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Aug 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to stored rice in, storage area reach in cooler. Operator removed from bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front line make table unit green salsa (50F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. -Rear food preparation area reach in cooler cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours, -walk in cooler ground beef (67F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. Operator had portioned food to reheat. Operator placed ice on all food, -Storage area reach in cooler cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding), placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insects in kitchen area,
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to stored rice in, storage area reach in cooler. Operator removed from bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front line make table unit green salsa (50F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. -Rear food preparation area reach in cooler cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours, -walk in cooler ground beef (67F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. Operator had portioned food to reheat. Operator placed ice on all food, -Storage area reach in cooler cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding), placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and cooked ground beef prepared 24 hours ago., not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
May 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter low boy unit sour cream (44F - Cold Holding), Less than 15 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter top of low boy unit, cooked pork (99F - Hot Holding)/1 hour. Operator instructed to reheat.
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/. Food preparation table, with induction cooking, mixer, cutting board,added by storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torned in food preperarea, double glass door reach in cooler.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Glass door reach in cooler Red salsa date marked 9 days, in reach in cooler. Operator instructed to discard
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Red salsa date marked 9 days, in reach in cooler. Operator instructed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter low boy unit sour cream (44F - Cold Holding), Less than 15 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter top of low boy unit, cooked pork (99F - Hot Holding)/1 hour. Operator instructed to reheat.
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/. Food preparation table, with induction cooking, mixer, cutting board,added by storage area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torned in food preperarea, double glass door reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket spiked with grime.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk in cooler, stored over produce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Report.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front counter horchata (45F - Cold Holding)/placed overnight. Operator placed ice. -Low boy unit cooked meat (50- 51F - Cold Holding);placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -cooked meat (45F - Cold Holding);placed overnight, on door shelf. Operator placed inside unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food worker using front counter, to fill container with water. Educated operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp cocktail in reach in cooler, prepared 48 hours ago, not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened beverage drink on food preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand Bag stored over foid storage shelf.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing bracelet, while handling food.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter cold holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket spiked with grime.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate2 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. Food employee handling line being sliced with i gloved hand. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked meat in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/ Double glass door reach in cooler, shredded chicken marked 1-18. Operator updated to 1-24,
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata 57Fl
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frigidaire red salsa (47F - Cold Holding); cooked meat (45F - Cold Holding). Food recently placed in unit, 15 minutes ago, Operator placed ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food worker using hand sink to wash avocados. Educated operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, in employee bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked head meat in walk in cooler dated 1-17. Operator update to 1-30.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored in food preparation area, double glass door reach in cooler, over cooked beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -front counter makeline Green containers of green Salsas 43F -52F, placed 1.5 hours passed fill line, operator reduced quantity. -Reach in cooler in washware area cooked meat (52F - Cold Holding); sliced meat (52F - Cold Holding); red salsa (52F - Cold Holding)1.5 hours. Operator placed in another unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
No soap provided at kitchen kitchen handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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. Sanitizer not labeled in spray bottles tyke by three compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater stored on food storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and boxed container of oil stored in storage area floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10 ppm.
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.