Las Lomas Mexican Grill

800 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Lomas Mexican Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Las Lomas Mexican Grill's latest score of 67 falls below the Altamonte Springs average of 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -wait station hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up on interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -slight build up on top. Some jets clogged interior. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
70
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken on shelf above raw ribeye in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook handled taco salad shell and cut lime with bare hands. Discussed with person in charge.
09-01-4
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. -blank forms provided in last visit not read and signed. Operator had all employees on site read and sign today. All other employees will read and sign on their next shift. All new employees must read and sign on first day. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled under dish machine. -standing water under ice machine.
36-73-4
64
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tamales in top of prep table 49 less than 4 hours. Operator moved inside lower cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap will not dispense at hand wash sink in wait station. -no soap at hand wash sink at east end of bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -at wait station and behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef 45-50 less than 4 hours. Per operator product was out of cooler. Product iced for temperature recovery.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -no probe thermometer to measure cooling and cold holding.
05-03-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Lomas Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Lomas Mexican Grill on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Lomas Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Lomas Mexican Grill.

How does Las Lomas Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Las Lomas Mexican Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Las Lomas Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Lomas Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Lomas Mexican Grill 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 Las Lomas Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Lomas Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.