SANTIAGO'S BODEGA
802 VIRGINIA DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-412-6979
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 10 Live, small flying insects at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019035508 | Jun 7, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2016006691 | Nov 9, 2015 | Mar 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 50-52F Dates stuff with goat cheese Cooked mushroom pastry Lemon tarragon with sour cream, hollandaise Ham wrap dates Crepes Puff pastry 48F-54F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad station: bagged Spring mix 54F 1hr cold holding. Operator moved to different cooler for temperature recovery Hot one: Meatballs 52F marinara 48F cold holding less than 4hrs operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery. ( corrected action taken) Pasta 50-52F Dates stuff with goat cheese Cooked mushroom pastry Lemon tarragon with sour cream, hollandaise Ham wrap dates Crepes Puff pastry 48F-54F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site)
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Cracked lid on hollandaise container. Operator removed
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 50-52F Dates stuff with goat cheese Cooked mushroom pastry Lemon tarragon with sour cream, hollandaise Ham wrap dates Crepes Puff pastry 48F-54F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad station: bagged Spring mix 54F 1hr cold holding. Operator moved to different cooler for temperature recovery Hot one: Meatballs 52F marinara 48F cold holding less than 4hrs operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery. ( corrected action taken) Pasta 50-52F Dates stuff with goat cheese Cooked mushroom pastry Lemon tarragon with sour cream, hollandaise Ham wrap dates Crepes Puff pastry 48F-54F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made Whipped cream prepared at an undetermined time on 7/14. Advised to put date. Operator voluntarily discarded
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. dripping water from ceiling in back kitchen by walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep station Handle. Operator removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Cracked lid on hollandaise container. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salsa. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of warmer of drawer under steamwell by salad station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for butter held on counter
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 cfm with over 4 employees working
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled at wait station Operator labeled spray bottles
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing tight fitting
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in kitchen and walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed not current license
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food no beard guard
Food stored on floor. Cases of potatoes on floor behind curtain Operator put potatoes on rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink missing hand wash sign Operator put sign at hand sink
Oct 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer well at bar
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor at bar and in kitchen under oven
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Dish machine at bar: tested at chlorine 00ppm. After priming tested at 25ppm, tested again without priming. Reading 00ppm.
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 drank from beverage while wearing gloves. Then used clean utensil to stir food on stove.
Live, small flying insects found 10 Live, small flying insects at bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over dessert in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg in cooler drawer. Operator immediately discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pastrami 48F ( - Cold Holding) overnight per operator -mac n cheese, cooked mushrooms (48-53F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator in salad cooler. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pastrami 48F ( - Cold Holding) overnight per operator -mac n cheese, cooked mushrooms (48-53F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator in salad cooler. Operator discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs prepared 10/26 per operator not dare marked
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking in food prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets hanging on dry storage shelf. - purse and drink on bar top. -Purse on shelf at cold 2 station Operator immediately removed
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in salad cooler. Operator immediately placed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf above cold 2 station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer well at bar
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor at bar and in kitchen under oven
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed Lemons over cheese and peppers -Packaged Unwashed lettuce in container of ready to eat lettuce. Operator immediately removed
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room door not completely self closing tight fitting
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor storage outside Apple juice stored in floor Produce stored on floor behind curtain entrance to kitchen then area
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. 3 grease receptacles not on pad
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. O hand wash sign bar
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Extorted door closer broken dining room side
Feb 3, 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 Intermediate6 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed handwashing sink at bar and is using one of 4 bay at bar as hand sink. Outdoor storage shed at dumpster area with paper goods not on plans
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room door not completely self closing tight fitting
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor storage outside Apple juice stored in floor Produce stored on floor behind curtain entrance to kitchen then area
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. 3 grease receptacles not on pad
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. O hand wash sign bar
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Extorted door closer broken dining room side
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed produce in walk in cooler at ramen revolution Operator moved eggs
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed at bar area. Per operator using 4 bay sink as hand sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Happy hour menu does not have consumer advisory for tuna
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed handwashing sink at bar and is using one of 4 bay at bar as hand sink. Outdoor storage shed at dumpster area with paper goods not on plans
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles unlabeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inspected machine chute soiled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rest room door not completely self closing tight fitting
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not presented with handles up at expeditor area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board at cold 1 stations grooved
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pitcher of water by front door not protected Operator covered pitchers
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor storage outside Apple juice stored in floor Produce stored on floor behind curtain entrance to kitchen then area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage behind dumpster
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. 3 grease receptacles not on pad
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. O hand wash sign bar
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Extorted door closer broken dining room side
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of singles service food containers on floor outside storage
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator put another bucket under
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Dish machine at bar tested chlorine 00ppm. Operator replaced with new chlorine. Retested at chlorine 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates are leaking DOB, and expiration dates
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on or over prep tables
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watch
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water at bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of Reach in freezer by walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach cooler at bar. And cooler at bar that is currently out of service
Feb 15, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceiling insulation n walk-in-cooler soiled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot 2 station Diced tomatoes 50°, sour cream 56°, peach salsa 52° Per operator less than 4 hours. Breaker on unit tripped. Placed items on ice for immediate temperature recovery
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceiling insulation n walk-in-cooler soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards on make tables
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 bay sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Soiled towel hanging from ceiling above steam table
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vents throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on shelf above make table prep coolers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf above make table prep cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on end of rack in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in reach in coolers Dry storage shelves next to oven appear to be rusted Light shield throughout kitchen
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Server drying plates with a cloth. Advised her to re-wash and sanitize plates
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In two reach in coolers at bar
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at bar by left corner
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket reading 00ppm. Operator discarded and corrected with new sanitizer 150ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
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.