TAQUERIA LA CHONA
528 S DUNCAN DR · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-17-6High 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**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Sugar container
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Can Sodas at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plates and bowls on dish rack.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:15 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.