TAQUERIA LA CHONA
528 S DUNCAN DR · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High 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)
08A-05-6High 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**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board cutting board on prep table.
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind the flat top grill Floor behind the stove **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at front counter
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets. Prep cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior Prep cooler interior. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.