EL CUADRILATERO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
2921 S ORLANDO DR STE 136, Sanford FL 32773 · 407-456-4804
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 8 visits since December 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021018166 | Mar 17, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork chops over rice at reach in cooler
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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - horchata
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop beans
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Light not functioning. - over ware wash station
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cooler unit near back door
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's bathroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Light not functioning. - over prep area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Sep 22, 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 Intermediate6 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Light not functioning. - over prep area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room
Jul 23, 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 Intermediate7 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs and ladles at cookline
Light not functioning. - over prep area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. - raw shell eggs. Manager states obtained from non regulated farm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - chorizo date marked 6/25/25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PREP AREA: - shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - pork (44F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding)
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs and ladles at cookline
Light not functioning. - over prep area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour
Jan 9, 2025Inspection 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear kitchen door
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Operator placed liable on the bottle
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's room is out of service
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on the true cooler
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Equipment in poor repair. -missing grease catch on the hood line
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
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.