LA MEXICANA #7 RESTAURANT
2715 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford FL 32773 · 407.324.3100
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025026668 | Feb 20, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2019031366 | May 7, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2019016499 | Feb 6, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $1,200 |
| 4--2018024200 | Mar 22, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017050167 | Aug 17, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - salsa cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - below triple sink - at employee restroom
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. - at employee restroom
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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Stored food not covered. - fried tortilla shells at bottom shelf
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 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. - bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Employee changed out chemical bucket. Final reading 50ppm
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam bowl no handle used to scoop salsa
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - salsa cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - below triple sink - at employee restroom
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near hand wash sink at bar
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. - at employee restroom
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - opened can soda.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Stored food not covered. - fried tortilla shells at bottom shelf
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink at bar
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/ - 1 CFM expired 5/18/25 Unable to locate other CFM
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
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/ - 1 CFM expired 5/18/25 Unable to locate other CFM
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. - shrimp soup date marked 7/27 (51f-54fF - Cooling) - shredded pollo (53f-65f - Cooling)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Red salsa employee states prepared on 7/27
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at bar used to drain mop head
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/ - 1 CFM expired 5/18/25 Unable to locate other CFM
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near triple sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Hole in or other damage to wall. - near hand wash sink at kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cups no handle used to scoop salsa
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near triple sink at bar area
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. - salsa held (49f-56fF - Cooling); - tomato chili (50f-53fF - Cooling); - queso (52f-56fF - Cooling) Chef states all made last night. Discussed proper cooling method. Provided cooling in Spanish handout
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over washed avocado at cookline cooler - raw beef over cooked shredded chicken at upright cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cups no handle used to scoop salsa
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near triple sink at bar area
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate12 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. - salsa held (49f-56fF - Cooling); - tomato chili (50f-53fF - Cooling); - queso (52f-56fF - Cooling) Chef states all made last night. Discussed proper cooling method. Provided cooling in Spanish handout
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chemical buckets storing: - birria sauce - red sauce - green sauce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over washed avocado at cookline cooler - raw beef over cooked shredded chicken at upright cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef at cookline cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - battered, cooked Chile relleno datemarked 2/04 - ajo-mohdo datemarked 2/06 - salsa chipotle datemarked 2/10 Chef states all made last Thursday. Chef states old labels not removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cups no handle used to scoop salsa
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dish machine (Chlorine 0ppm) - bottle of sanitizer empty. Manager replaced. Final read 50ppm
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near upright coolers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near triple sink at bar area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladles and knives
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - upright cooler fan covers soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 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. - bar dish machine (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager changed bottle of sanitizer. Final reading 50ppm
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - chicken broth stored in bucket labeled dish detergent. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOK LINE: - tomato (46F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding)
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 to operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - styrofoam cup used to scoop salsa
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - tilapia
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - missing at triple sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below reach in coolers
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 facility in disrepair. Missing seat,
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not cleanable
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At the 3 compartment sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at the 3 compartment sink -walk way to the back door-missing tiles and missing grout
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White line freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware wash area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the flat top grill
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee failed to sanitize a stock pot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over cooked chicken, glass door cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Operator reheats food from previous day in the hot wells at the inspection, the operator states that the hot well s were set up at 9:00 inspection time is 11:00. Water temperatures in the wells is 142° - operator removed the hot food from the well and placed on the range/ flat top to recover the product
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Hand sink in the employee restrooms has no running water -hand sink at the bar has no water
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 facility in disrepair. Missing seat,
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in the salt container
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not cleanable
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At the 3 compartment sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On the shelf over the salsa cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at the 3 compartment sink -walk way to the back door-missing tiles and missing grout
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White line freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware wash area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the flat top grill
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on the floor
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle not labeled water
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Missing box cover at the bar (wall at the ice bin )
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored with supplies
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer build up
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Avocados with prepped items in the make coolers
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.