El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford
Last inspected:
406 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has accumulated 312 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 per visit. In 2022, inspectors documented two fire safety violations including cooking equipment with no hood suppression system and scorch marks around an unmounted electrical outlet in the expanded dining area. The restaurant faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Top recurring violations involve clean multi-use utensils, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 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
El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2014035350 | $400.00 | Jun 18, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
In expanded store front, table top fryers present.
Notified Dan Taylor, Sanford Fire Inspector. 407-562-2788. Voicemail.
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.
El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 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· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford last inspected?
- El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford had?
- El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford find?
- El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford been fined?
- El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant in Sanford has been fined a total of $400.00 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.
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