Santiagos Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
17
Score
Santiagos Restaurant, located at 16640 Cagan Crossing Blvd Ste 301 in Clermont, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 10, 2026, with a score of 17. This inspection identified 4 critical, 7 major, and 10 minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across 13 scored events.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
7
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
17
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
32
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
17
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
21
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
23
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
17
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
17
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
23
Violations — Mar 10, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in coolers **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -3 large white boards in dish area **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage container on shelf above prep table in kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in coolers and walk in freezer doors **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -front door does not close completely **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -octopus and pork belly in walk in freezer, raw pork and container of beans in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs behind salami on make table in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to the front. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef below the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 egg in make table in kitchen **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pigs feet (120-123F - Hot Holding); bbq ribs (109-110F - Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat to 165F minimum. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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/ -expired 3/6/26 Christian T. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -chopper under prep table in kitchen **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -vegetable and food particles in hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -shredded pork, stewed chicken, macaroni salad in walk in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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