ALEBRIJES
1566 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-688-3135
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored over a white bucket of sour cream, operator reorganized the walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa 39-47F stored at the front counter near the entrance to the kitchen on insufficient ice bath per operator less than 3 hours, employee added more ice to rapidly cool
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, employee restocked
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom door
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots stored on shelf over roll-top reach-in cooler, operator inverted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers stored on shelf over roll-top reach-in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door near the bathrooms
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -roll-top reach-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door near bathrooms, operator unlocked
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -roll-top reach-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. -kitchen dishwasher tested 2x, 0ppm -bar dishwasher tested 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -large plastic container of salsa 52F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on insufficient ice bath at entrance to kitchen, employee added more ice to rapidly cool -roll-top reach-in cooler: guacamole with fresh cut tomatoes 53F, pico 57F, diced tomatoes 48F, shredded cheese blend 50F, shredded lettuce 50F, per operator all foods less than 4 hours, employee placed on ice bath to rapidly cool
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle on table in dining room
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile support hanging down over storage rack
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -roll-top reach-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathroom doors
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathroom doors
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -queso 46-50F, per operator prepared yesterday and stored in walk-in cooler overnight
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -operator's thermometer battery is low
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathroom doors
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine, operator washed, rinsed and sanitized ice scoop, and placed in a 1/6 stainless steel pan
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator located during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door next to bathrooms, operator unlocked
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee returned from outside back door of kitchen and failed to wash hands prior to putting on gloves
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Keily, Jannessa, Maggie, Isis, Jonathan
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -kitchen rear door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce stored over tres leches in walk-in cooler
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen: cold water handle operates intermittently
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, provided handwashing signs in English and Spanish
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment - top side of lowboy cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind ice machine -behind cook line
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. - tested 0 ppm. Corrective action taken: jug changed, primed, retested at 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over lard, walk in cooler
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee washed gloved hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 70F on counter lass than 2 hours per operator. Moved to cooler. -salsa held in ice bucket 50F less than 2 hours per operator. Moved to cooler
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. - red snapper advertised on menu, Lane snapper is being served
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife in hand sink at tortilla area
No cleaning agent provided at warewashing machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink -and kitchen
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water shut off at handsink in expediting area
Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - soufflé cups used as scoops in spices at cookline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sweater on top of napkins -drink glasses at tortilla making area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door
Food stored on floor. -boxes of oil
Hole in or other damage to wall. - above back door - at entrance to kitchen - behind prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment - top side of lowboy cooler
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at tortilla station -at serving counter
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind ice machine -behind cook line
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun in bar -cutting boards in bar and on make line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.-at bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -make line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in bar area under and between equipment
Food stored on floor. -in storeroom. Moved by operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelving in bar soiled near hand sink
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cook line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.