BUGAMBILIAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
747 W LANCASTER RD, Orlando FL 32809 · 407.745.5614
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Updated at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021022303 | Apr 6, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Staff added date mark.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Near mop sink. Removed card board.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over reach in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On shelf next to flour. Removed bucket.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing ambient. Located on the table near triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs. Added the name.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Staff added date mark.
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/
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Near mop sink. Removed card board.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over reach in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On shelf next to flour. Removed bucket.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing ambient. Located on the table near triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs. Added the name.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. diced chicken, cooked onions; (109-113F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on stove to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. Chicken reheated to 165F corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without hand washing. Washed dishes, changed gloves and went to prepare food.. Educated manager and employee changed glove and washed her hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Updated at time of inspection
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the counter net to large beverage containers. Manager removed spray bottle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler and double door reach in.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small refrigerator on cook line. Staff cleaned out refrigerator.
Stored food not covered. Tamales in the reach in freezer Refried beans in reach in cooler. Manager covered both
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal. Staff added label
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without hand washing. Washed dishes, changed gloves and went to prepare food.. Educated manager and employee changed glove and washed her hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Updated at time of inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (50F - Cold Holding) shelled eggs ambient (59F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the counter net to large beverage containers. Manager removed spray bottle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler and double door reach in.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small refrigerator on cook line. Staff cleaned out refrigerator.
Stored food not covered. Tamales in the reach in freezer Refried beans in reach in cooler. Manager covered both
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal. Staff added label
Nov 8, 2024□ 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table cooler on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in corner of kitchen pipe leaking.
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. All expired in 05-24.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table cooler on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in corner of kitchen pipe leaking.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 3 tiles in dry storage area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in ware wash area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes above cooked shrimp.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink in kitchen.
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.