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EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

13400 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3683420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13584114
DBPR license5811107

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested machine 10 times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth towel used to wrap tortillas in cooler on prep table on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on lower shelf at back of kitchen with yellow substance. Operator identified as degreaser. **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in sugar bulk container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.