Coqui Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Coqui Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sanford restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - spatulas and ladles at cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located on back of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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 employee. Emailed blank form
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor fan dusty - walk in fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler door not tightly closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler door not tight fitting at top **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
86
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line plate of cooked bacon at reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 opened two days ago not date marked at reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small red,green and blue cutting boards at cooks area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal at the top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave stored on top of small reach in freezer at prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer next to triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
64
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line plate of cooked bacon at reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning**
14-86-1
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**
53B-01-5
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 opened two days ago not date marked at reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small red,green and blue cutting boards at cooks area **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal at the top **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave stored on top of small reach in freezer at prep area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer next to triple sink **Warning**
22-16-4
52
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door will not close tightly on its own **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler yucca (51F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding) items from prior night **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: From prior day Ground beef 46° Rice 46° Cooked chicken 46° Ambient temperature of the cooler is 43 **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees pork roast (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Raw chicken 46° **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. yucca (51F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door will not close tightly on its own **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Repairs are underway **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. With food in the store age rack cleaner, fly tape, medicine with coffee and spices **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees pork roast (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. yucca (51F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler yucca (51F - Cold Holding); steak (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding) items from prior night **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door will not close tightly on its own **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Soup dated 1/4 should have been 2/4 , operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored with food
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yucca 76° above the flat top grill
03A-02-5
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 form DBPR HR FORM 5031-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided the form to the operator DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Roach at the ice maker on the floor
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 74° at the rice makers
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not dated
02D-01-5
41
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coqui Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coqui Restaurant on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coqui Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Coqui Restaurant.
How does Coqui Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Coqui Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Coqui Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coqui Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coqui Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Coqui Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coqui Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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