La Mexicana #7 Restaurant

2715 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773 · Permanent Food Service · License 6904941

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 69 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate, 12 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-31
Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep222026

Routine inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  More time given
Intermediate1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and from 135°F to 41°F within six hours.
  See stop sale.
  Repeat violation
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  - salsa ranchera datemarked 9/21 (47f-56f - Cooling) - chicken soup datemarked 9/21 (47f-49f - Cooling) - salsa verde datemarked 9/21 (45f-47fF - Cooling); - salsa picante datemarked 9/21 (45f-47fF - Cooling)
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  - at three comp sink
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  - oyster tags
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  - employee restroom
Basic12
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  - tortilla shells stored below steam wells
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  - scoops in bulk rice
  Fixed on the spot
  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  - stir spoons at bar
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  - employee restroom
  Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  - employee restroom
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  - back door
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  - gouged concrete around floor drains at bar
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  - damaged tiles along wall at three comp sink causing retention of standing water
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  - at entrance of back hallway. - wall and door frame to employee restroom
  Repeat violation
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  - wall and electrical conduits at flour station
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.