La Familia Sns

12163 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Familia Sns, the earliest from 2022. La Familia Sns was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting La Familia Sns on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracks on the top panel cover around the corners used for shake machine.
14-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink draining slowly located near the cook line.
29-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris (crumbs ) spilled on the shelves used for storage pans on the back cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler used for hamburger patties.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items keys stored next to bag of sugar.(drive thru window)
40-06-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in the dry storage room.
38-01-4
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license has expired 4/1/2025 Spoke to owner made payment over the phone at time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed panel missing from the microwave oven.
14-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the sliced tomatoes labeled Thursday on the container stored inside walk in cooler, incorrect date marked spoke to employee changed label at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler has food debris used for hamburgers patties and Swiss cheese.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler door is rusty on the exterior also peeling paint. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sauté onions 104°f stored on the steam table, recommend Manager to reheat product 165°f, rechecked temperature reheated onions to 179°f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink located in the front cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Checked current license not displayed has 4/1/2024 spoke to Manager will print current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in the drive thru window
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer door with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler door rust on the door panel near handle.
14-17-4
Basic - Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed water filter not dated used for coffee machine.
29-32-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage located in the back kitchen.
36-32-5
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter,70 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to use time as a public health control.Emailed a copy to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards at the cooks line are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/Sharon Freeman. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishmachine area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishmachine area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter,70 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to use time as a public health control.Emailed a copy to operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards at the cooks line are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - 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/Sharon Freeman.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishmachine area.
36-22-4
Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishmachine area.
23-03-4
50
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee using the dishmachine to clean chopper not working properly must sanitizer all equipment before using.
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dishmachine twice chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm for final rinse, recommend to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing all dishes, utensils to properly wash, rinse and sanitizer.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old dried cheese underneath the dispenser on the service line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Spoke to PIC not able to answer basic questions concerning Big 6 Foodborne illness.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed 5 new employees working on the cook line and two working in prep kitchen.Person in charge can not provide Food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils(spoons) not stored inverted in the prep area.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the bottom of reach in freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup stored inside seasoning on the cook line.
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Sns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Sns on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Sns?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Familia Sns.

How does La Familia Sns compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

La Familia Sns most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has La Familia Sns' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Familia Sns have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Familia Sns 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 Familia Sns inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Familia Sns is inspected around three times per year on average.