Santa Cruz Mexican Food

1718 N Goldenrod, Orlando, FL 32807

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Santa Cruz Mexican Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Santa Cruz Mexican Food's latest score of 100 sits above the Orlando average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils only washed and rinsed not sanitized. Employee got bleach for sanitizer and sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

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

16-37-1

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 operator with form and employees filled out form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a single-service items. - Employee hat onto go cups. Employee removed hat. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santa Cruz Mexican Food last inspected?

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

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Santa Cruz Mexican Food have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santa Cruz Mexican Food 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santa Cruz Mexican Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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