TACO CABANA
TACO CABANA has 5 health inspections on file for its SANFORD location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
2597 South Sanford Avenue
Sanford, Florida, 32773
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/26/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13585584
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 int, 2 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop rice Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - hole at ceiling near back door Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over shredded cheese Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - birria (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states had put during busy hours. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at kitchen storing food containers 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
- 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. - various items in reach in cooler prepared Warning
12/1/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13526595
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13470263
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int
- 50-08-7: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
7/23/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10842529
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int
- 50-08-7: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
5/19/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10838940
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int
- 50-08-7: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/
- 51-16-7: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.