Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Open dumpster lid” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average DeLand facility scores 73, putting Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
43
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to dish machine hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside patio with hand sink, three compartment sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: application noted **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 40 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria . - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb., at wash ware area. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler cheese (45-Cold holding ); beans (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); placed overnight, operator placed ice , -Front counter display cheese cake (44F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Walk in cooler refried beans (49F - Cooling ) ;ground beef cooked (47-48F - Cooling),placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 pom chlorine. **Warning**
22-42-4
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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef date marked 3 weeks ago in walk in cooler. Operator stated prepared 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with grime. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in kitchen reach in freezer **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a hole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, at bar hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Walk in cooler refried beans (42-51F - Cooling); rice (43-53F - Cooling); placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a hole. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored n food preparation area floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bar soda gun holster soiled with grime. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, at bar hand sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled in food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of bar beer reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle of bar hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata 45F at wait station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale **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. Walk in cooler placed overnight cooked ground beef (54F - Cooling);cheese sauce (47F - Cooling ) rice (52F-Cooling. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food worker using kitchen hand sink to fill bucket with water. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of bar beer reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered, in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle of bar hand sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pursed stored on kitchen shelf with tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of salsa and 1- bin of food , stored on walk in cooler floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
33
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Washware floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Wait station horchata (45F - Cold Holding)/ overnight . Operator discarded - Cookline make unit Container of cheese (50F - Cold Holding); placed overnight on top of another food container.Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over guacamole,in food preparation area reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker discarded cardboard box outside and returned to prepare food without changing gloves and wash hands. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cheese sauce (57-60F - Cooling)/ overnight . Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.p, by dish machine. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Bar handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing , whisk stored at front counter bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 at bar counter opened 24 hours ago, not datemarked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda dispense at bar area soiled with grime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at washware handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid at bar not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Washware floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense pico de gallo in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses hanging over food storage shelf, in storage areal . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of onions stored in strange area floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
17
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
03D-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wood bench placed in front of wash ware hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen and washware handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice machine interior rusted,
22-31-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wait station Guacamole prepared in house not date marked from 24 hours ago. Kitchen makeline Chicken roll prepared 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at bar employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wash ware area ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair .
35B-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on clean equipment rack. Cellphone on food preparation table rack . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
17
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside front hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Washware area wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior screen door is torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dish machine soiled with lime scale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant.
How does Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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