EL CUADRILATERO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
EL CUADRILATERO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO has 6 health inspections on file for its SANFORD location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
2921 S ORLANDO DR STE 136
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13468802
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop beans
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - over ware wash station
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cooler unit near back door
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's bathroom
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork chops over rice at reach in cooler
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - horchata
12/2/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13526569
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
9/22/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13470288
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 6 basic
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
7/23/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13468469
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 7 basic
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs and ladles at cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
7/22/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10912340
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 10 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tongs and ladles at cookline
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - over prep area
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over prep area
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - men's restroom
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of Togo items on floor in storage room
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. - raw shell eggs. Manager states obtained from non regulated farm
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - chorizo date marked 6/25/25
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PREP AREA: - shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - pork (44F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10737450
Met Inspection Standards2 basic