Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
15
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2022. Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately and about 24 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 15 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in women's restroom 1 under steam table 8 under prep cooler 10 dry in dry storage/walk in cooler 3 under prep table 3 between the raised floor and the walk in cooler 4 under hand sink in storage area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Water from the floor drain backing up, employees are mopping water as it comes out. Water drains from hand sink to mop and comes up through floor drains. **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black rice (48F - Cold Holding) cabbage (46F) from yesterday in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Men's has no plumbing. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water in the entire establishment, at the mop sink , hand sink in and out of the restrooms, triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's No hot water in the entire establishment, at the mop sink , hand sink in and out of the restrooms, triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of plantain. Management picked it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No hot water in the entire establishment. **Admin Complaint**
27-10-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing pipes at hand sink in men's Sink at located across from walk in/ storage area. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Prep table. Not plugged in or in use. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
15
Dec 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board attached to make table
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom for employees , located in the kitchen.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes throughout kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen area
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in the kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink in Men's bathroom in disrepair . Women's bathroom made unsex until repaired.
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table located in the kitchen. Management states will be removed. Placed in back yard. Multiple items in backyard.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand sink next to dish
29-11-4
Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold handle broken on hand located net to dish. Hot water handle in employee restroom will not come on.
29-09-4
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 3 sinks in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Ware wash area.
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both sinks in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Operator of a commissary for mobile food dispensing vehicles does not maintain a daily registry of the vehicles served. **Repeat Violation**
51-19-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non operational foos equipment stored in facility. Sink , make table oven.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 37 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer is not hooked up to machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 small flying insects throughout kitchen area. Next day call back per Randy Hicks. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Flour in garbage bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo 51F in cooler for a week or per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo at 51F for 1 week per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on cook line near back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Saw,can opener blade and meat slicer old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to saw,
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next saw.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with plan.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 Door on stand up cooler in back of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf with food.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchem **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
24-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near 3 compartment sink and saw. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 sinks in kitchen and restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stoves , tables under gas burners soiled with grease and food debris . Side of all cooking equipment grease and old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Walk in cooler and ware wash area.
36-64-5
Basic - Operator of a commissary for mobile food dispensing vehicles does not maintain a daily registry of the vehicles served.
51-19-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in coolers old food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
32-23-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ovens ,coolers sink other equipment throughout facility.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line and ware wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Dec 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Employee Restroom in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
12A-08-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ground beef open in a pool of blood leaking from boxes of other meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pork patty from 8:00 at 9:54 (46F - Cooling); second temp 47F at 10:24pork epinadas from 8:00 . Food in deep pans and stacked on top of each other in walk-in cooler. Manager moved foods to freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 1. Both men and women. 2. Restroom in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mopsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In floor drain under slicer. Employee sucked water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gaskets on reach in cooler. 2. Ceiling vent in walk-in **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink next to reach in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. housemade salsa (44-46F - Cold Holding) behind front counter. Operator discarded. cooked plantains (53-56F - Cold Holding) in two door cooler in kitchen. Operatorstates in cooler more then 24 hours. Discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. housemade salsa (44-46F - Cold Holding) behind front counter, operator states in cooler overnight cooked plantains (53-56F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, operator states in reach-in more then 24 hours **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid flying insect spray in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In single door cooler in kitchen next to handsink. Raw shrimp and pork over cheese, beans. In walk-in cooler, raw beef and eggs over **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All kitchen handsinks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked squid in single door cooler in kitchen. Operator will date mark **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead flies on premises. In buffet steam tables in dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Behind front counter, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
12B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler behind front counter missing bottom panel **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas in front area, sack of beans in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Behind front counter, in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant.
How does Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, down from roughly 24 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Veracruz Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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