Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka
Last inspected:
2430 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka has been inspected 21 times since January 2016, accumulating 207 violations at an average of 9.9 per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been particularly persistent: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, approved food source violations in at least 6 inspections, and toxic substance control or chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections. Shell stock requirement violations were cited in 3 of the last 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed but shows a chronic pattern of repeat findings across critical food safety categories including employee handwashing, food temperature control, and chemical handling. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings in proper hand washing, toxic substance control, proper cooking temperatures, shell stock requirements, and approved food sources, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka last inspected?
- Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka had?
- Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka find?
- Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka ever been shut down?
- No, Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant in Apopka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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.
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