Tacolandia
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Tacolandia, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Compared to other Sanford restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
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/. No plan review on file. Previous plan review on file does not show any cooking equipment. Previous owner was allowed to use food truck to provide food for establishment. New owner does not have food truck. Observed countertop 2 burner electric range. Observed countertop electric flat top grill. Observed portable gas cooking equipment stored in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Spoke by phone to restaurant consultant helping operator complete the plan review packet. Consultant states will submit plans within a week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Jul 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
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/. No plan review on file. Previous plan review on file does not show any cooking equipment. Previous owner was allowed to use food truck to provide food for establishment. New owner does not have food truck. Observed countertop 2 burner electric range. Observed countertop electric flat top grill. Observed portable gas cooking equipment stored in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Spoke by phone to restaurant consultant helping operator complete the plan review packet. Consultant states will submit plans within a week. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
May 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
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/. No plan review on file. Previous plan review on file does not show any cooking equipment. Previous owner was allowed to use food truck to provide food for establishment. New owner does not have food truck. Observed countertop 2 burner electric range. Observed countertop electric flat top grill. Observed portable gas cooking equipment stored in back room.
51-16-7
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLACK GE FRIDGE - raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); - raw pork (62F - Cold Holding) COOK LINE - raw pork (70 - Cold Holding) observed on counter at cook line FRONT COUNTER: - chicken tamales (53F - Cold Holding); - pork tamale (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: FRONT COOLER: - food removed for cleaning BACK GE FRIDGE P: - food removed for cleaning **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Mar 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Aug 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacolandia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacolandia on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Tacolandia compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Tacolandia most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Tacolandia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacolandia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacolandia 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 Tacolandia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacolandia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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