La Escondida in Orange Park
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186 Arora Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073LA ESCONDIDA in Orange Park has compiled 68 violations across 12 inspections, averaging 5.7 per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 10 of the facility's last 12 inspections, with recurring findings in management awareness, handwashing practices, employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and approved food sourcing. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on August 5, 2025, February 6, 2025, July 2, 2024, January 29, 2024, and August 17, 2023. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 documented 15 violations, including high-priority violations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Escondida in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
La Escondida in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Escondida in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Escondida in Orange Park last inspected?
- La Escondida in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Escondida in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Escondida in Orange Park are: Proper cooling equipment, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Escondida in Orange Park had?
- La Escondida in Orange Park has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Escondida in Orange Park find?
- La Escondida in Orange Park was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Escondida in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- No, La Escondida in Orange Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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