EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA
3227 MARGARITAVILLE BLVD · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34747
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jackfruit and mole in reach-in cooler on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa In reach-in cooler, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, steak and veg 108F-116F held over grill top on rack. Advised operator that items would either need to be in hot holding unit, cooled and placed in cold holding unit, or kept under TPHC. Provided operator with TPHC plan. Operator reheated items To 164F-172F and placed a time marking label. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Spanish and English copy to operator and discussed requirements. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for additional food storage area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishments has installed an electronic lift to a 2nd story area storing liquor, beverages, single-service items, cooking quip,entertainment, etc. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: No plans submitted **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area handwash sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sauces in reach-in cooler in cooler overnight per operator. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
27-16-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on cookline. Operator turned on hot water supply. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Debit card and headphones case on cookline maketable cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Server handwash sink and prep table next to soda fountain is broken and leaning towards the wall, making it difficult to wash hands and unusable as a prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cookline. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of broiler soiled with grease and food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf on cookline. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:47 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.