Santa Cruz Mexican Food

1718 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Santa Cruz Mexican Food, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Santa Cruz Mexican Food is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

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. Utensils only washed and rinsed. No sanitizer. 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 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 form and employees filled out during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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. - Left air curtain.

08B-71-5

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 Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains three 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 around two times per year on average.

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