La Gocha De Orlando
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Gocha De Orlando, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
La Gocha De Orlando's latest score of 47 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef and raw shelled eggs over unwashed produce in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in salt bulk container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At wall near kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee cooking without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tile behind front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two bottles of cooking oil on floor on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Yucca and a pot of soup uncovered in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of tomato and other produce over cooked yucca and pork. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior or chest freezer and reach-in freezer at back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
47
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in chest black freezer in shopping bag.
14-31-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic spoons and to go bags on floor at front counter. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At wall near kitchen exit door.
36-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in flour and rice bulk container.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in freezer on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean spatulas between wall and triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at front counter next to sugar. Employee moved to another location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without hair restraint. Employee used hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mini hot sauce bottles stored on the floor at front counter. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In bottom of reach-in freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water temping 70F on cart at kitchen entrance.
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light burnt out under hood on cooks line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer on cooks line.
23-03-4
45
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware at front counter by register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
95
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2025-07-02: Per operator he was waiting for the proctor. Operator will order booklets and train employees **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware at front counter by register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean metal spatulas stored between wall and triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked shredded beef temping 57F, prepared 4/29/2025 and held overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shredded beef temping 57F, prepared 4/29/2025 and held overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles hanging over to-go containers on shelves by front counter. Operator moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware at front counter by register. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Clean metal spatulas stored between wall and triple sink. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table at front counter where employee was cutting fruits. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shell eggs stored over ready to eat at tall reach in cooler next to fryers
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black beans made on 8/6/24 in tall reach in cooler next to fryers
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Black beans made on 8/6/24 in tall reach in cooler next to fryers
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef and raw chicken temping at 47F and 50F. Per operator it was made yesterday
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef and raw chicken temping at 47F and 50F. Per operator it was made yesterday
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Washed strawberries lined with paper towel at front counter mini glass reach in cooler. Arepas that came out of the fryer were being placed in a strainer lined with paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink at cooks line the hot water pressure is low but the cold water pressure is working well
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical in clear spray bottle has no label at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in containers of rice and flour
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water stored on floor at front counter
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of three microwave's at kitchen area
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container gas no label
02D-01-5
26
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed in reach in cooler with food. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Green plantains cut in freezer, in thank you plastic bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink and in the back of the kitchen. Operator brought out 1 hand soap and is being moved from the front to the back. Operator added soap for both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan (quesillo) and chocolate cake without date mark. Operator added date marking **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of oranges on the floor in the front counter area. Operator moved it. Observed frying oil in kitchen on the floor, operator placed in top of a shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 89F. Operator removed the container **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Tequeños and empanadas **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Frigidaire freezer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed mattress behind the dumpster. Shared dumpster.
33-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed it in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
43
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw food over ready to eat food in reach in cooler drawers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole behind mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Juices front counter **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat food at reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ Owner arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicha (beverage) in front counter reach in cooler no date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 90° f in hand wash sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead roaches in glue trap in floor behind reach in coolers **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All clean soups bowls, and clean dishes in kitchen rack. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen aid mixer **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags in shelves with restaurant items. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink next to 3 bay sink faucet in disrepair **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease in floor under fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind mop sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 89° **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. heavy grease in hood filters. Grease in table under flat top. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Front counter employee used to dry hands. **Warning**
21-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White sugar, vinegar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gocha De Orlando last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gocha De Orlando on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gocha De Orlando?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Gocha De Orlando.
How does La Gocha De Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
La Gocha De Orlando most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has La Gocha De Orlando's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Gocha De Orlando have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Gocha De Orlando means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Gocha De Orlando inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gocha De Orlando is inspected around three times per year on average.
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