Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs
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275 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs has been inspected 10 times since April 2024, accumulating 71 violations—an average of 7.1 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, with employee health reporting cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 4 inspections, and approved food source violations in 4 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on June 3, 2024 documented 11 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation, resulting in a $200 disciplinary fine. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recently, an inspection on December 19, 2025 found 30 violations including three high-priority citations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, and time as control, prompting a warning; a follow-up inspection three days later on December 22, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024045456 | $200.00 | Jun 3, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs had?
- Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs find?
- Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- Has Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs been fined?
- Vida Cocina & Tequila in Altamonte Springs has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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