Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TAQUERIA AMECA MARGARITA

4400 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32839

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3696385
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13722713
DBPR license5811136

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel and utensils in sink located in the kitchen. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

#11Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front service counter and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oil – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer located in the dining area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of stove, tongs and ladle. Removed from handle. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above cook line. Staff turned over. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 10:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.