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LA MEXICANA #7 RESTAURANT

2715 S ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504716
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10783162
DBPR license6904941

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. – salsa held (49f-56fF – Cooling); – tomato chili (50f-53fF – Cooling); – queso (52f-56fF – Cooling) Chef states all made last night. Discussed proper cooling method. Provided cooling in Spanish handout **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Birria sauce 55f Green salsa 45f Salsa red 48f Salsa Ranchero 50f Birria 61f Salsa verde 53f Salsa Picante 50f Sopa Marisco 53f Salsa Picante 51f **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw beef over washed avocado at cookline cooler – raw beef over cooked shredded chicken at upright cooler – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. – plastic portion cups no handle used to scoop salsa – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. – cook employee wearing watch – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. – near triple sink at bar area – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.