La Escondida
186 Arora Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001456
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bottles of soap and bleach stored on the shelf above clean dish drying table and clean glass storage.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Only two employees handle food. Both have manager certifications that both expired on 9/18/2026 for Carlos Q. and Maria O.
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bin of flour in kitchen not labeled with contents.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Avocado in kitchen reach-in cooler is cut in half and the sticker attached is cut in half.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Bowl used as a scoop in bin of flour. Employee removed the bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Left dumpster lid is open.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.