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TAQUERIA NAVARRO LLC

2435 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.864.0394

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905658
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. -inspector provided the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -buffet reach-in cooler: diced tomatoes 48F and shredded lettuce 47F, per operator stored in buffet reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, employee placed lids on containers to held cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. -inspector provided the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting board on top of roll-top reach-in cooler is stained -inside of the microwave at the end of the front service line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -water filter with line connected to ice machine is dated 5/20/2022
Intermediate/29-28-4
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard used to line white wire shelf in front service area
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with water damage, operator states she has requested repairs from the landlord
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of the toilet inside the unisex bathroom
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -jug of oil stored on the floor in front service area, operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in water 127F on top of flat top grill, operator turned up heat on the grill to rapidly re-heat
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Light not functioning. -lights over front service area, operator states she has requested repairs from the landlord
Basic/36-62-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door -walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer blue rack shelves
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of white interfold napkins stored on the floor behind the front counter
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in freezer wall behind the fans -walk-in cooler wall to left of walk-in freezer door
Basic/36-27-5
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Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak stored over multiple ready-to-eat foods in stand-up stainless steel reach-in cooler, employee reorganized reach-in cooler -raw shell eggs stored over green chile sauce in lower portion of roll-top reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee left front cookline to secure product from rear prep area, touching swinging door with her gloved hand, then returned to preparing food without removing her gloves, washing her hands, and putting on new gloves
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 88F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on prep table, operator relocated to flat top grill to rapidly reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose Bibb in rear prep area
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of roll-top reach-in cooler is stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Intermediate/05-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottle water
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -handle of tongs in contact with salad mix in top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of foam cups stored on floor in front service area
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -large portion of beef tongue thawing at room temperature in rear prep area, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water -chorizo 29F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on prep table, operator relocated to reach-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwashing sink faucet dripping
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -operator elevated
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored over bottled sauces, operator relocated to bottom shelf -reach-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored over open bag of cheese, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine exceeding 200ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 50ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -pepsi nozzle on self-service beverage station, operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front service area, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in sugar container, employee removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -in walk-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer, employee relocated -corn flour, sugar, beans, and rice all stored on the floor in rear prep area, employee relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -taco beef container lid broken, operator replaced
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils stored in standing water 88F, operator relocated to flat top grill to rapidly reheat
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Open dumpster lids.
Basic/33-16-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -milk jug
Basic/25-32-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

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