Coqui Restaurant in Sanford
Last inspected:
4004 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773Coqui Restaurant in Sanford has 35 inspections on record spanning multiple years, with 199 total violations averaging 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,160 in fines. Chemical storage violations and hand washing violations have been recurring findings across recent inspections, with high-priority hand washing violations cited in back-to-back December 2025 inspections and employee health policy violations appearing in January 2024 inspections. No emergency closures have been issued. The facility experienced electrical wiring defects documented in 2017 affecting the pizza make table. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 was a call-back inspection that resulted in compliance, following a warning issued on December 18, 2025 for multiple hand washing and chemical storage violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Coqui Restaurant in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Coqui Restaurant in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023063065 | $400.00 | Aug 7, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2017049147 | $1,000.00 | Aug 31, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2017015970 | $600.00 | Feb 22, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015034201 | $160.00 | Jun 22, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Coqui Restaurant in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (8)
— 5 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-08-29: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside pizza make table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-31: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-08-29: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside pizza make table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-30: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-20: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside bottom of pizza make table. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-02-22: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-20: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside bottom of pizza make table. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-19: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-20: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside bottom of pizza make table. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-27: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-20: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside bottom of pizza make table. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-22: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Inside bottom of pizza make table.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Coqui Restaurant in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 5 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections36 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Coqui Restaurant in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Coqui Restaurant in Sanford last inspected?
- Coqui Restaurant in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Coqui Restaurant in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Coqui Restaurant in Sanford are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Coqui Restaurant in Sanford had?
- Coqui Restaurant in Sanford has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Coqui Restaurant in Sanford find?
- Coqui Restaurant in Sanford was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Coqui Restaurant in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Coqui Restaurant in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Coqui Restaurant in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Coqui Restaurant in Sanford has 8 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Coqui Restaurant in Sanford faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Coqui Restaurant in Sanford has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,160.00 in fines.
- How much has Coqui Restaurant in Sanford been fined?
- Coqui Restaurant in Sanford has been fined a total of $2,160.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Coqui Restaurant in Sanford operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Kiko's Pizza & Grill (2016-2017).
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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).
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