Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
2430 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814711
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemical bottles and glass cleaner stored right next to liquor bottles at bar
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Large pot of beans on stand in front of hand sink in prep area
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Numerous bags of ice on floor in walk-in-freezer
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Cut board on cooks line has cut marks
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface, operator discarded
Fixed on the spot
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Lid to diced tomatoes is cracked
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go containers not inverted on cooks line
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.