Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Staff added date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Near mop sink. Removed card board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On shelf next to flour. Removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing ambient. Located on the table near triple sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs. Added the name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over reach in cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4
55
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. diced chicken, cooked onions ; (109-113F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on stove to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. Chicken reheated to 165F corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
70
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Updated at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the counter net to large beverage containers. Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without hand washing. Washed dishes, changed gloves and went to prepare food.. Educated manager and employee changed glove and washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamales in the reach in freezer Refried beans in reach in cooler. Manager covered both **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal. Staff added label **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler and double door reach in. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small refrigerator on cook line. Staff cleaned out refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
47
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Updated at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without hand washing. Washed dishes, changed gloves and went to prepare food.. Educated manager and employee changed glove and washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (50F - Cold Holding) shelled eggs ambient (59F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the counter net to large beverage containers. Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler and double door reach in.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small refrigerator on cook line. Staff cleaned out refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamales in the reach in freezer Refried beans in reach in cooler. Manager covered both **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal. Staff added label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired in 05-24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in corner of kitchen pipe leaking.
29-11-4
74
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes above cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
70
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant.
How does Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bugambilias Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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