Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LOS AMECA'S RESTAURANTE Y TAQUERIA

3558 S ORANGE AVE · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32806

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3724756
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763249
DBPR license5812568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High 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. Stuffed peppers with cheese cooling from overnight 45F

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over tortillas in under counter reach in cooler across from flat top on cooks line – raw scallops behind cut avocados in sandwich top reach in cooler in prep area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pieces of tilapia thawed in walk in cooler in commercial ROP packaging stating to be removed before thawing

Stop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Double door reach in cooler ; shredded lettuce (55F – Cooling overnight) Stuffed peppers with cheese cooling from overnight (45F-Cooling overnight)

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Double door reach in cooler ; shredded lettuce (55F – Cooling overnight

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemicals by single service utensils on front counter – chemicals hanging on clean item shelf across from three comp sink **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Double door reach in cooler ; shredded lettuce (55F – Cooling overnight. Was packed too tight and in tall cambro container and lid placed on top

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in prep kitchen Oyster shucking machine under prep table in prep kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink on front counter **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom in dining area

#2Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Pieces of tilapia thawed in walk in coolers

Stop Sale
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster and lid open

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Clamato juice in sandwich top reach in cooler in prep area

#6Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados cut with stickers on in sandwich top reach in cooler in prep area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.