Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs
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1185 Spring Centre S Blvd #1080, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 152 violations—an average of 6.6 violations per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with handwashing violations (proper hand and arm washing, handwashing facilities) cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, and employee health reporting violations appearing in 5 of the last 8 inspections. Chemical storage violations were documented in 5 of the last 8 inspections as well. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher blocked by a bag in the box (2018) and one missing from its designated location (2022). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recent inspections show mixed compliance: the December 8, 2025 routine inspection resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite identifying 15 violations including 2 high-priority findings (management awareness and food contact surfaces), while a December 26, 2024 inspection was issued an extension pending compliance after 7 violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs had?
- Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs find?
- Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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