La Fonda Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at La Fonda Mexican Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
La Fonda Mexican Kitchen's latest score of 61 falls below the Longwood average of 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - person in charge states dishwasher not in use, waiting for replacement machine. Ware washing and sanitizing with three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
90
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - person in charge states dishwasher not in use, waiting for replacement machine. Ware washing and sanitizing with three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
82
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer broken, no food stored - cookline cooler gasket torn and warped **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. - dishwasher chlorine sanitizer bucket empty **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef at cookline cooler - raw shell eggs over raw pork in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. - employee obtained bleach from nearby grocery store. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - chef states hot water heater not working. - observed breaker turned off, water leaking from valve above dripping onto top of water heater, collecting on floor below. - No hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer broken, no food stored - cookline cooler gasket torn and warped **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - next to hot water heater
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - below triple sink
36-02-5
37
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer stored on shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket at cook line warped - walk in freezer broken. No food stored inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Aug 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. WALK IN COOLER: - queso date marked 7/26 - salsa pollo date marked 7/26 - carnitas date marked 7/29 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 7 in gasket of broken walk in freezer - 10 on wall and around door inside broken walk in freezer __ Total 17 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding); - ground beef (118F-120F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - meat slicer stored on shelf **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - white fish **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 2 inside broken walk in freezer **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket at cook line warped - walk in freezer broken. No food stored inside. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at cook line **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
23
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has triple sink set up **Warning**
22-52-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of to go container on floor behind storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of walk in cooler and freezer Dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on plastic curtains and door at walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on dry dish storage rack at cooks line between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Beer glasses in the white refrigerator have a black mold like substance
22-45-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef stored in a container labled as 2/27/23 operator steps it was made Tuesday
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.in one rack fly spray, cleaner and clean glasses
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. shredded chicken from prior day (58 F); cheese from prior day (52F - Cold Holding); salsa sauce heated from prior day (55F - Cold Holding); items stored in a deep hotel pan
03D-02-5
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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Opercooling in a deep full hotel pan
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the soda bag in box area 6 tanks not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen are not smooth and cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the make cooler is ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.at the mop sink faucet the FRP is pealing from the wall
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White frigidaire freezer is iced up at the bottom no food is stored here ambient temperature In the walk in cooler ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up under the flat top grill Grease build up behind the fryer Exterior of the "towel" warmer is dirty top and door
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados prepped without washing
08B-39-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
29
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored over clean glasses
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Del sol tomatillos , damaged can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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/ 5 employee working with no manager on duty **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - slicer blades are not clean -can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In the walk in cooler water is collected in a bucket from the condenser
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ripped make cooler -dish washer not operating
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the front cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor covered with ice
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. . Kitchen floor is worn
36-02-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fonda Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fonda Mexican Kitchen on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fonda Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Fonda Mexican Kitchen.
How does La Fonda Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
La Fonda Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 86.
Has La Fonda Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fonda Mexican Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Fonda Mexican Kitchen 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 Fonda Mexican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fonda Mexican Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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