La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
30
Score
La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited seven times.
La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar's latest score of 30 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked birria in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Four way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer and degreaser stored on shelf with pineapple juice and flour. Operator moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in freezer not date marked per operator item prepared 02/20. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance next to triple sink not labeled. Per operator the item is degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl used as scoop in ceviche. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait station and reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of tomatillos on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwashing sinks in kitchen and at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink on cooks line turned off due to blocked pipe. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cooks line and at bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at bar.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label in bulk container on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Four way splitter added at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance on counter in dining room not labeled. Per operator the item is sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several bottles of cooking oil stored on floor near kitchen exit.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink on cooks line turned off due to blocked pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortillas on cooks line not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink bottles on prep tables, cup and bottle next to glasses at wait station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf with tomato slicer and other equipment. Employee lunch box on top of oranges in bar reach-in cooler.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at wait station and reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
43
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed four way splitter, no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in of maketable at cook line.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon in handwashing sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at triple sink. Spoke with operator, operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen.
36-64-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By grill on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between pole and door of make table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of make table at cooks line are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag directly over case of Coca Cola bottles.
40-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots at clean dish racks not inverted, not allowed to properly drain for air drying.
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup inside container with shrimp ceviche.
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by clean dish racks.
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hard shell tacos not covered on top shelf where other tortillas are kept, at corner of cook line next to steam table. Operator had tacos covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water at handwashing sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
33
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in thank you bags at reach in cooler across from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing expiration dates - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line has torn gaskets and the far left door does not close completely Reach in cooler door on the far right falls off the hinges when opened, it is located across from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water stored on floor at dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and lid on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line and there is standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
50
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb,beef,chicken,cut tomatoes,pico,cheese and sour cream all temping between 47F-54F.Per operator items were bought from walk in cooler to reach in cooler less than 3 hours.Advised operator to move items or ice down
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lamb chops stored over cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in thank you bags at reach in cooler across from dish machine
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For shrimp used in ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing expiration dates
53B-10-4
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. Operator had triple sink set up
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line has torn gaskets and the far left door does not close completely Reach in cooler door on the far right falls off the hinges when opened, it is located across from dish machine
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water stored on floor at dry storage area
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and lid on cooks line
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line and there is standing water
22-16-4
27
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish under raw beef in walk in cooler, reviewed with employee proper storing procedure with employee. Operator moved it to be portioned. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
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/ Observed 5 employees and no certified manager. Manager arrived. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches in reach in cooler, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with yellow liquid without labels. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in ceviche container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by the middle drain, tiles torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin. Employee took it out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor in cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin without label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roaches in kitchen Flor under grill - 1 live roach crawling by the wall in kitchen next to hand wash sink Employee killed roaches and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs in container with diced onions, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - using t shirt bags to storage cooked rice
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Have quat, needs chlorine also.
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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. PIC doesn't found certificates
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - using a foam cup to dispense seafood salad
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Kitchen and Bar dishwasher
16-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with avocados
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to hand wash sink at kitchen Wall next to restrooms
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - table under grill and flat top
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados, lemons, oranges
08B-39-4
26
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Oppm - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board attached to reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
05-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5/10/18 - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Per manager employees are new hired, food handlers training is scheduled for next week. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
16-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. With chicken in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados to prep salads with labels in container and green onions soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to prep area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Frying pans on top of ice cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Attached to reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/22 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar.
How does La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar 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 Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Herradura Mexican Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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