EL ZOCALO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

dba EL ZOCALO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO LLC

About this restaurant

El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant is a seating establishment with 150 seats located at 406 S Sanford Ave in Sanford. The restaurant operates as a family-owned business serving authentic Mexican cuisine, with reviews highlighting fresh margaritas and burritos. Takeout orders are available by calling (321) 363-4111.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
406 S SANFORD AVE
SANFORD, FL 32771
Phone
407-399-2338
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Lee (code 36)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA6904836
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 11, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 13630230 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Sep 29, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31 ×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10891502 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food