SAN MIGUEL MEXICAN GRILL
1442 ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Apopka FL 32712 · 407 495 2172
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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 Ms. Santa Restaurant Manager expired 6/15/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on cooks line soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to cooks line or by ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite. Foods in walk-in-cooler made previous day not dated
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to bottom drawer of low boy
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in-freezer has ice build up
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Floor fan stored on top of cooking oil in storage room
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line heavily stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand sink next to ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cooks line cracked/broken
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to hand sink on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One rack in walk-in-cooler has rust on shelves
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator paid license before end of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 110°; ranchero sauce 99°; hot holding 45 minutes, moved to heat for immediate temperature recovery
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Numerous chemical bottles on rack with condiments for guests in dining room
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with last date
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing on cooks line in between broken tiles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line, multiple tiles on cooks line are cracked and broken
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen not inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top
Towel used under cutting board.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in kitchen next to office
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink by ice machine is not functioning properly, pipes are not connected to drain, water draining onto floor surface
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from AC unit in walk-in-cooler Water leaking from hand sink by ice machine - pipes disconnected
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
No soap provided at handwash sink by ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in several spices in dry storage
Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in freezer broken off hinges
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken on cooks line in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable In walk-in-cooler
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to foods poultry In walk-in-cooler soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from compressor in walk-in-cooler Pipe leaking under Hand sink where silverware is rolled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 30, 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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under soda machine in kitchen by soda machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate23 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. Dish machine in use, tested 0 ppm
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at pass through window drank from glass then went right to getting food from cooks line
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice cooks line 123°; less than 4 hours, operator turned up heat for immediate temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board cooks line heavily stained
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to fix door on cooks line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in walk-in-cooler is in disrepair. Part of ceiling hanging down
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk-in-cooler has heavy black buildup throughout entire cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards on cooks line has heavy cut marks
Dry storage lighting very dim, had to use flashlight to look around
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with single service items in dry storage
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled walk-in-freezer Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under soda machine in kitchen by soda machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several holes in wall in dry storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Non sign at sink at dish washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food buckets walk-in-cooler soiled Containers holding chips in kitchen soiled Walk-in-cooler fan has heavy dust buildup
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Numerous containers walk-in-cooler has old labels
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright unit in kitchen soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Numerous shelves in kitchen has torn/ripped foil on shelving
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted
Stored food not covered in walk-in-cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler shelves rusted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in walk-in-cooler, has heavy food buildup and black buildup up, Wall soiled in areas throughout kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. STEADY Water leaking from AC pipe in walk-in-cooler Water leaking from ceiling in walk-in-cooler, panel coming down exposing insulation, heavy black buildup Water leaking from pipe under hand sink in ware washing area
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line is stained
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line has heavy cut marks
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer on cooks line has ice buildup Walk-in-Freezer has ice build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to cooler on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 89° on hot well, per operator, they did not turn on well after reheating, moved rice to stove top for immediate temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line is stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand in dish washing area blocked by rack of dirty dishes
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwash sink for employees to use by ice machine as all plumbing has been removed under hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at sink in kitchen, unit needs batteries, operator placed roll of towels at location
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line has heavy cut marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelving with single serve Items Cell phone on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer on cooks line has ice buildup Walk-in-Freezer has ice build up
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb in walk-in-cooler and Walk-in-Freezer has no cover over bulbs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to cooler on cooks line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by ice machine - pipes disconnected, water draining onto floor
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooking equipment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 30 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority9 Intermediate17 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice on the steam table stored in to go bag
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expires 4/1/23, Facility paid for license during inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in-cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche 56°/ beef 57° in cooler on line, per operator foods out of temp less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
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 handout
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on main line heavily soiled Can opener soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at front counter where silverware is rolled is blocked by large table
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemons and straws in hand sink at ware washing area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine
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. Provided operator with handout in English and Spanish, employee in process of completing
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated in walk-in-cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook preparing food, no hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at entrance to kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor on cooks line
High grass/weeds surrounding building.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing door broken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler on cooks line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand sink on cooks line
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws at bar
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area in dry storage and chemical storage room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.