Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

SANTIAGO'S BODEGA

1185 SPRING CENTRE S BLVD #1080, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Dec 8, 2025
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 24236013

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -chorizo.

03A-02-5

Detail 24236012

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roasted potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); short ribs (50F - Cold Holding); croquettas (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flat grill less than 1 hour per chef. Busy meal period. Will monitor and ice if required.

14-09-4

Detail 24236017

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -hot side 2, cold side 2. Operator will replace.

14-11-5

Detail 24236014

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn on drawers under flat grill.

10-12-5

Detail 24236016

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -inside bottom of ice scoop holder. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24236015

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -oven interior and exterior soiled. -hand wash sink at end of cook line soiled. -walk-in cooler fan covers and shelves have build up of dirt and food debris. -holster under soda gun at bar slightly soiled.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 23704400

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speaker inside hand wash sink at prep station Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23704405

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk in cooler. Operator opened package Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23704401

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream containers in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23704404

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink container in Reach in cooler at salad station Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23704402

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23704403

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23456954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Per operator, will sand/plane cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 23456955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Time Extended

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-11-5

Detail 23440627

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw chicken on tray above beer, juice in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23440630

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -croquettes (48F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (46F - Cold Holding) in cold drawers under flat grill less than 4 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23440628

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hot water handle missing on hand wash sink at left end of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Facility placed work order, time extend additional 7 days. Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 23440625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -yellowtail. Operator opened packages immediately. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23440626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Per operator, will sand/plane cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 23440629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23440624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler. -oven interior has build up of grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-11-5

Detail 23429555

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw chicken on tray above beer, juice in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23429557

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -croquettes (48F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (46F - Cold Holding) in cold drawers under flat grill less than 4 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23429552

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hot water handle missing on hand wash sink at left end of cook line. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23429553

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -yellowtail. Operator opened packages immediately. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23429554

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Per operator, will sand/plane cutting boards.

13-04-4

Detail 23429556

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees.

23-03-4

Detail 23429558

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler. -oven interior has build up of grease/food debris.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 22829992

High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. -croissant in contact with bar towel during prep. Product moved away from towel. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 22829994

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -black beans 3 oz past 7 days. Operator discarded.

31B-03-4

Detail 22829996

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand wash sink on wall past dish machine.

16-55-4

Detail 22829995

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -sanitizer not dispensing properly, ran multiple cycles, changed container of product. <50ppm. Operator will use dish machine in kitchen or 3 compartment sink until repaired.

36-73-4

Detail 22829993

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease and food debris on cook line floors under equipment. Wall, ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22829991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of over has build up of food debris.

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-24-5

Detail 22475893

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -bruschetta made 11/22. Operator discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22475895

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -croquettas (41-45F - Cold Holding) in front of cook line drawer less than 1 hour. Product above 41°f at front of drawer. -smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (46F - Cold Holding) in top left drawer of cooler. Drawer slightly ajar. All product out of temperature less than 4 hours, operator will move product for temperature recovery. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22475894

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -rolling cart blocking hand wash sink on cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22475892

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 kitchen employees.

10-12-5

Detail 22475896

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized holder and scoops. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22475890

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of scoops in bulk dry goods in contact with product. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22475891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers, shelf has build up of dust above covered food. -fan above prep area dusty. Repeat Violation

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

14-86-1

Detail 22026491

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to store fresh herbs, basil in container

01B-02-5

Detail 22026499

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items in cooler drawer at cook line Raw rack of lam 45-47f, overnight Potato croquettes 47-50f, over night Short ribs 47-50f over night

03A-02-5

Detail 22026488

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler drawer at cook line Raw rack of lam 45-47f, overnight Potato croquettes 47-50f, over night Short ribs 47-50f over night

29-42-4

Detail 22026490

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker for splitter on mop sink outside

31A-09-4

Detail 22026497

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at cook line by kitchen exit door blocked by rolling rack of cooling bread pudding Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22026493

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at bar and POS system entrance to kitchen

36-34-5

Detail 22026489

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling through kitchen ,cook line, prep area and ware wash area has a heavy dust debris build up

13-07-4

Detail 22026494

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets prep cook

13-02-4

Detail 22026498

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server

13-03-4

Detail 22026501

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22026502

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand sink at server area

31B-04-4

Detail 22026492

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at server area

23-03-4

Detail 22026495

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on shelves in walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 22026503

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22026500

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at cook line by kitchen exit door

02D-01-5

Detail 22026496

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08B-28-4

Detail 21655072

High Priority - Food prepared/stored with soiled equipment/utensil. -bread pudding on cutting board with wiping towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21655073

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21655071

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -paint peeling, some rust on walk-in cooler shelves.

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21070683

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of olives.

03A-02-5

Detail 21070689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 63 left out, mentioned supposed to be on Time as a Public Health Control, but no form available. Provided form , filled out, must make available at inspections if Time as a Public Health Control is in use. . No AC recommended. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21070686

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 21070684

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area.

13-04-4

Detail 21070687

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

24-18-4

Detail 21070690

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons . Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21070688

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Olive oil sprayer. Corrected On-Site

45-05-4

Detail 21070685

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Hook by server station.

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 20917715

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-09: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 20917716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -back corner of top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-09: Time Extended

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 20758257

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -chlorine 0ppm. Product low in bucket, operator replaced. 0ppm. Will use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until operator gets proper sanitizer levels. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20758255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -short ribs 41-44 in walk-in cooler. Product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20758261

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -beef carpaccio, ceviche and multiple items with smoked salmon on tapas menu and brunch menu need disclosure that items are served raw or undercooked. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20758259

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20758260

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Online menu has no written Consumer Advisory. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20758256

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -back corner of top. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20758258

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle of scoop in product in bulk sugar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -blue ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized holder and scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning