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ALEBRIJE MEXICAN GRILL & TEQUILA BAR

1566 S FRENCH AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406391
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553418
DBPR license6905472

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. – tested 0 ppm. Corrective action taken: jug changed, primed, retested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw beef over lard, walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee washed gloved hands **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 70F on counter lass than 2 hours per operator. Moved to cooler. -salsa held in ice bucket 50F less than 2 hours per operator. Moved to cooler **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#14Intermediate52-04-5

Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. – red snapper advertised on menu, Lane snapper is being served **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife in hand sink at tortilla area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate16-06-4

Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided at warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink -and kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate53B-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**

Warning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. – hot water shut off at handsink in expediting area **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. – soufflé cups used as scoops in spices at cookline **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sweater on top of napkins -drink glasses at tortilla making area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -boxes of oil **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – above back door – at entrance to kitchen – behind prep cooler **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. – hood filters – exterior of cooking equipment – top side of lowboy cooler **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at tortilla station -at serving counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – behind ice machine -behind cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.