ZOCALO 436 MEXICAN CUISINE
505 SR 436, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407-755-6670
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 20 visits since July 2023
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FEB 25
JUL 25
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. - Raid aerosol used on live roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025042545 | Apr 23, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $320 |
| 4--2023031034 | May 15, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2023038750 | Jun 14, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2023044752 | Jul 18, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | — |
Inspection history
20 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - Raw pork stored over bottles of soda in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on cooks line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. - 1 new hire.
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Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - to go cups stored on floor across ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. - 2 dead roaches - Operator cleaned up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 employees drinks at drink station.
Employee eating while preparing food. - manager eating food at make line in kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener -white cutting board on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over cooked taco meat in walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 rodent droppings under dish machine - operator clean up droppings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored at hand sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener -white cutting board on cooks line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located next to bag n box rack.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of microwave on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on make line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on make line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef, raw chicken, raw pork, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in true reach in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 live roaches at dish machine. Operator killed and cleaned up.
Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. - No over head protection for out side mop sink.
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. -Operator placed correct time on salsa.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner at hand sink at drink station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on make line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on make line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Mop sink outdoors no overhead protection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of flip top reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust and food debris -cutting board on flip top reach in cooler stained
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 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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on flip top reach in cooler
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Mop sink outdoors no overhead protection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of flip top reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust and food debris -cutting board on flip top reach in cooler stained
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 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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on flip top reach in cooler
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. -chlorine sanitizer is not being dispensed into dishwasher machine as evident of chemical dispensing line missing -3 compartment sink is functional with sanitizer -after on-site repair 50ppm
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. -employee dried hands on soiled towel in kitchen
Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Mop sink outdoors no overhead protection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); piko (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (59F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (59F - Cold Holding); salsa (61F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding) Salsa (67 - Cold Holding) -advised operator to place salsa at bar on time as a public health control -all items were removed from walk in cooler to reach in units between 10 and 11am, less than 4 hours at time of inspection -advised operator to move items to cooler unit or place in ice bath
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pulled pork (126F - Hot Holding); beans (131F - hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of flip top reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust and food debris -cutting board on flip top reach in cooler stained
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 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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided operator with time as a public health control written procedure form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -majority of items prepared onsite lack any form of date marking -walked with operator to show specific items lasting date marking
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on flip top reach in cooler
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -in use dish machine missing both wash and sanitize chemical lines -3 compartment sink is functional with sanitizer
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee handbag handing on dry storage rack containing food items
Food stored on floor. -bin of chips stored on floor in dry storage outside of walk in cooler
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Sanitizer not being pumped into dish machine
Aug 12, 2024Warning 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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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer not being pumped into dish machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing bleach not labeled
Nov 28, 2023□ 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - at wall Next to single burner stovetop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish machine sink - floor below fryer - gasket at cook line cooler - white pvc pipes below cook line equipment
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. - Raid aerosol used on live roaches
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on legs of cook line equipment - 1 in squeeze handle of fire extinguisher. a¿¿ total 3 live roaches
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on shelf support in wear wash area
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - at wall Next to single burner stovetop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish machine sink - floor below fryer - gasket at cook line cooler - white pvc pipes below cook line equipment
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - at shelf supports in ware washing area - on top of fire extinguisher in kitchen
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryer
Food stored on floor. - buckets of broth on walk in freezer floor
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment - top side of unused oven
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Sep 22, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - at shelf supports in ware washing area - on top of fire extinguisher in kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink in server area blocked by items stored in front
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryer
Food stored on floor. - buckets of broth on walk in freezer floor
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
High grass/weeds in yard behind building.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - curbed mop sink in back of building. Water lines broken and turned off
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment - top side of unused oven
Single-service articles improperly stored. - togo containers on floor at front counter - togo soup containers on floor in front counter area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Sep 22, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 in key cabinet - 1 on the floor in wait station - 3 on floor in customer area - 1 on door of dish machine - 1 on floor in storage area - 1 in gasket of white freezer in back - 1 on wall next to ice machine - 1 on wall next to soda rack - 2 on wall below equipment counter in storage area - 3 on floor in cook line - 1 on wall in cook line - 2 inside broken/unused cooler on cookline - 1 on wall in ware wash area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - at shelf supports in ware washing area - on top of fire extinguisher in kitchen
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of glass cleaner next to plastic togo bags
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink in server area blocked by items stored in front
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Dead roaches on premises. - 3 on floor in customer area - 2 on floor in cook line - 1 inside dish machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryer
Food stored on floor. - buckets of broth on walk in freezer floor
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
High grass/weeds in yard behind building.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - curbed mop sink in back of building. Water lines broken and turned off
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment - top side of unused oven
Single-service articles improperly stored. - togo containers on floor at front counter - togo soup containers on floor in front counter area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Jul 19, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Jul 19, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor behind cooler on cook line - 1 around gasket of cook line cooler - 2 around electrical outlet over warewash counter - 3 under counter-mount equipment on prep table in back room - 10 around gasket of upright freezer in dry storage area
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on under-shelf at prep table - 2 on shelf in dry storage area - 3 on floor in dry storage area - 1 on floor behind coolers on cook line - 3 on floor below cook line equipment - 2 on clean food pan on warewash counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Jul 18, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor behind cooler on cook line - 1 around gasket of cook line cooler - 2 around electrical outlet over warewash counter - 3 under counter-mount equipment on prep table in back room - 10 around gasket of upright freezer in dry storage area
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on under-shelf at prep table - 2 on shelf in dry storage area - 3 on floor in dry storage area - 1 on floor behind coolers on cook line - 3 on floor below cook line equipment - 2 on clean food pan on warewash counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Jul 18, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - chicken over unwashed onions and ginger in walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on floor behind cooler on cook line - 1 around gasket of cook line cooler - 2 around electrical outlet over warewash counter - 3 under counter-mount equipment on prep table in back room - 10 around gasket of upright freezer in dry storage area
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. - 1 in cookline cooler
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. - plates in server area
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on under-shelf at prep table - 2 on shelf in dry storage area - 3 on floor in dry storage area - 1 on floor behind coolers on cook line - 3 on floor below cook line equipment - 2 on clean food pan on warewash counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.