Sanford, Seminole County

EL CUADRILATERO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO

2921 S ORLANDO DR STE 136, Sanford, FL 32773

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Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jan 14, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24301301

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork chops over rice at reach in cooler

02C-03-5

Detail 24301308

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk

02C-02-5

Detail 24301303

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - horchata

14-01-5

Detail 24301307

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop beans

36-62-4

Detail 24301302

Basic - Light not functioning. - over ware wash station

05-09-4

Detail 24301305

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cooler unit near back door

36-64-5

Detail 24301306

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's bathroom

35B-03-4

Detail 24301304

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

33-23-4

Detail 24221251

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24221253

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 24221255

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 24221252

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24221254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-07-6

Detail 24055673

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24055671

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 24055674

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24055675

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 24055677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 24055676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24055672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 24055678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-07-6

Detail 23897930

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23897934

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 23897927

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23897928

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs and ladles at cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23897929

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23897935

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 23897931

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23897933

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 23897932

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

01A-05-4

Detail 23893104

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. - raw shell eggs. Manager states obtained from non regulated farm

02C-01-5

Detail 23893100

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - chorizo date marked 6/25/25

03A-02-5

Detail 23893097

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PREP AREA: - shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - pork (44F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23893108

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23893109

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23893106

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

32-12-6

Detail 23893101

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

33-23-4

Detail 23893102

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

10-07-4

Detail 23893096

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs and ladles at cookline

36-62-4

Detail 23893099

Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area

38-07-4

Detail 23893095

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area

36-64-5

Detail 23893107

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom

35B-03-4

Detail 23893105

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door

25-05-4

Detail 23893098

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room

02D-01-5

Detail 23893103

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour

Jan 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 23463677

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms

33-23-4

Detail 23463676

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

46-04-4

Detail 23463675

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear kitchen door