Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Apopka facility scores 78, putting Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw beef in cooler under flat top
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating in prep area
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -red sauce cooling on floor in prep area
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -at bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife on line between cracks **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at bar in standing water 70°; operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with drinks to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. 2 Hand sinks prep area have no trash cans
33-06-4
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
55
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical Spray bottle in walk-in-cooler over foods hanging on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer over 500 ppm, operator corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 #10 cans of tomato sauce 1 #10 can of jalapeno peppers
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and pan blocking hand sink cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in handsink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils at pass through window not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of liquid butter on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand sink in bar area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease on and around receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Air curtains at opened garage doors in dining area no turned on. Facility has open kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-60-4
52
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by broom and dustpan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust
36-34-5
Basic - Food on floor. Raw chicken being prepared, pan on floor, **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
50
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, 2 employees on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding chips in back prep area cracked Lid to rice container cracked **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink in warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to salsa in walk-in-cooler soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from oven **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under 3 compartment sink in warewashing area
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in container not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Numerous Open drink containers on prep table with no lids, at wait station, cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets; hats; soiled aprons, book bags stored in dry storage racks on top of food Items and to go products for customers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant.
How does Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Garibaldi 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 Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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