La Abundancia
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
La Abundancia has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Winter Park facility scores 83, putting La Abundancia on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used to scoop lentils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup grease around equipment at cook line Buildup grease in hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service items on floor at back storage
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at mop sink
29-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over case unwashed produce in reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer at front counter
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in rack ambient temperature at prep station. Advised operator to place in cooler or under cold running water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over RTE at reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop lentils **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beets next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in reach in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in reach in cooler
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Single service items on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cook line reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris Next to prep station
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease Behind cook line
36-27-5
58
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over red snapper at reach in cooler across triple sink
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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. Printed clean up handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over stove and fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in a container at front line no label
02D-01-5
61
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees at front counter dropping off dishes and no hand wash Observed employees in kitchen not changing gloves after prepping food and stopping to get items out of fridge and going back to prepping food with same gloves
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler on cooks line
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at front counter No paper towel at hand wash sink at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory for eggs served the way customers request **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice hot holding has bowl for scoop
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One light over hood system not working
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at cooks line has grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand washing sink on cooks line has leak
29-08-4
41
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Marinated pork over diced tomatoes Sausage stored over cut potatoes Pooled eggs over cut onions **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container that was used to cover cut potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall located behind the chest of freezer at the front line has damage
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line, per operator he has already called a repair person.
29-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Abundancia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Abundancia on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Abundancia?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Abundancia.
How does La Abundancia compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
La Abundancia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has La Abundancia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Abundancia have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Abundancia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Abundancia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Abundancia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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