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 dateAugust 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3744301
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782803
DBPR license4509058

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw pork in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee. Provided form. Operator and employee filled out and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic32-04-4

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Sugar container

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Can Sodas at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plates and bowls on dish rack.

#5Basic14-69-4

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

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.