Taco Cabana in Sanford
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2597 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32773Taco Cabana in Sanford, Seminole County, holds a Risk Level 2 permanent food service license with 20 seats. The facility has recorded 10 inspections between May 2024 and January 2026, documenting 33 violations. The violation average of 3.3 per inspection is below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility exhibits a pattern of high-priority violations concentrated in employee health and food handling practices. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and employee health reporting violations were cited in 3 separate inspections. High-priority food contact surface violations were documented in the most recent inspection on January 26, 2026. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, with 21 violations cited including 2 high-priority violations for employee health policy and food contact surfaces. Prior to this, a December 1, 2025 inspection was completed with compliance and no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Cabana in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Taco Cabana in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Cabana in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Cabana in Sanford last inspected?
- Taco Cabana in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Cabana in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Cabana in Sanford are: Adequate lighting, Employee health reporting, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Taco Cabana in Sanford had?
- Taco Cabana in Sanford has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Cabana in Sanford find?
- Taco Cabana in Sanford was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Taco Cabana in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Cabana in Sanford 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 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.
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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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