TACO CABANA
2597 SANFORD AVE, Sanford FL 32773 · 407-561-5974
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - employee cutting taco veggies at front counter with bare hands
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop rice
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over shredded cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - birria (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states had put during busy hours. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at kitchen storing food containers
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - various items in reach in cooler prepared
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop rice
Hole in or other damage to wall. - hole at ceiling near back door
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
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/. No plan review on file. Previous plan review on file does not show any cooking equipment. Previous owner was allowed to use food truck to provide food for establishment. New owner does not have food truck. Observed countertop 2 burner electric range. Observed countertop electric flat top grill. Observed portable gas cooking equipment stored in back room.
Jul 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
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/. No plan review on file. Previous plan review on file does not show any cooking equipment. Previous owner was allowed to use food truck to provide food for establishment. New owner does not have food truck. Observed countertop 2 burner electric range. Observed countertop electric flat top grill. Observed portable gas cooking equipment stored in back room.
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
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/. No plan review on file. Previous plan review on file does not show any cooking equipment. Previous owner was allowed to use food truck to provide food for establishment. New owner does not have food truck. Observed countertop 2 burner electric range. Observed countertop electric flat top grill. Observed portable gas cooking equipment stored in back room.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLACK GE FRIDGE - raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); - raw pork (62F - Cold Holding) COOK LINE - raw pork (70 - Cold Holding) observed on counter at cook line FRONT COUNTER: - chicken tamales (53F - Cold Holding); - pork tamale (52F - Cold Holding)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - employee cutting taco veggies at front counter with bare hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee washing pots, pans, and cutting board, rinsed, no sanitizing step
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLACK GE FRIDGE - raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); - raw pork (62F - Cold Holding) COOK LINE - raw pork (70 - Cold Holding) observed on counter at cook line FRONT COUNTER: - chicken tamales (53F - Cold Holding); - pork tamale (52F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at front used to wash knife after food prep
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at front counter - at cook line - at ware wash station
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at ware wash station - at cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership and the current operator has changed the restaurant from an ice cream shop to a taco shop cooking equipment added.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Ice cream -not commercially made-made by Maxine's they were the previous owner -no invoice unable to verify source Cooked meat is present operators states that the meat is prepared off site at Orlando commissary 1206 west Robinson street
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.soup
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/. Business has changed from a ice cream shop to a taco shop, operator added a hot plate
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Freezer door ajar product is not frozen to the touch
Aug 11, 2023Inspection 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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Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At the back door old equipment and construction items need to be removed
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain at the hand wash sink
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.