Mi Gordita Loca
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Mi Gordita Loca has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Beef 76°/ chicken 79°/ pork 78°; in Tupperware dishes on prep table, our for 1 hour, operator moved to refrigerator for immediate temperature recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 1.5 flat of shell eggs sitting on cart in kitchen 1 hour 64° **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramaken cup in parm cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to sugar bin soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white freezer in prep area has soiled bottom shelf
22-16-4
52
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Unable to provide proof of manage certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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 2025-10-13: Unable to provide employee training for any employee over 60 days - all employees on staff since date of licensing **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in men's room out of order **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Vent cover missing in prep area - hole in wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Self-service make station in dining room holding produce for customers food is lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef with unwashed produce **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with form, current employers working signed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Light not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees to hand sink in prep area, cooking line and both restrooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several Togo boxes on floor at front counter **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in bin not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in men's room out of order **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 employee purses hanging on dry storage rack **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Vent cover missing in prep area - hole in wall **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dry storage bin holding opened foods, operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
23
Mar 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink on front counter. Manager took bucket out of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items pork soup and other items.manager added date from yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in reach in cooler. Manager segregated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler under grill
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to reach-in freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to register. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Staff removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour ingredients bin. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer beans. Staff covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler
33-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used in seasoned flour. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
43
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cleaned and washed Cilantro on paper towel in refrigeration unit **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of shell eggs stored over sour cream **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 126 - operator moved to heat for immediate temperature recovery, reheated to 176 **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous food prepared previous day not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in prep area and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall entrance to kitchen to right of register
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning in back dry storage area
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No cover over bulbs in prep area
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit back in kitchen has rusted shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deep refrigeration unit in kitchen has standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats of raw eggs over cooked beans and soup **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 operator with clean up hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from in back area coolers not dated, per operator soups and beans were made previous day
02C-02-5
Basic - 3 employee beverage container in a cold holding unit in back prep area, with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Numerous purses and jackets in shelving in back prep area above foods and to go Items **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between crack of 3 compartment sink and wall **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Jackets and purses on shelving with to go items and shelving with food products
40-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to 2 door cooler in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
32
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Gordita Loca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Gordita Loca on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Gordita Loca?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Gordita Loca.
How does Mi Gordita Loca compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mi Gordita Loca most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mi Gordita Loca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Gordita Loca have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Gordita Loca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mi Gordita Loca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Gordita Loca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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