Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BOTANICO TACOS & TEQUILA

4025 N COUNTY RD 19A · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3570659
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10724321
DBPR license4509105

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle of cleaner stored in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority29-42-4

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

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soda gun nozzle at front bar – white cutting board on cooks line.

#14Intermediate53A-05-6

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/

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – outside bar hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – outside bar hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53B-13-5

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.

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of clear liquid stored in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. – Togo containers in dry storage area.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back door

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Peppers and limes in walk-in cooler. -bag n box soda in dry storage area.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave located in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. – 2 missing lights in hood system.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – hood filters

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – wall behind grills.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.