Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TAQUERIA LA CHONA

528 S DUNCAN DR · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3662506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13511220
DBPR license4509058

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Pork (52F – Cooling); Cooked Chicken (51F – Cooling)

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Sell eggs over sauces in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board cutting board on prep table.

Basic 5

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind the flat top grill Floor behind the stove **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at front counter

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets. Prep cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior Prep cooler interior. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

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