Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6

1718 N Goldenrod Rd Unit #6 &7,, Orlando, FL 32807

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 five times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

“Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle&#39” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 61 less than 4 hours. Product will be kept on ice. Product voluntarily discarded.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Untensils being washed and rinsed, no sanitizer step. Operator got bleach, set up sanitizer, and sanitized equipment **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

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 form and had employees fill out form **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Basic - Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation and use of an air curtain to protect the unpackaged food in the steam table when the cabinet is opened. Air curtain missing or non-functional. **Warning**

08B-71-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

08B-71-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6?

Across the inspection record, “open air mobile food dispensing vehicle&#39” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6.

How does Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 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 Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santa Cruz Mexican Food # 6 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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