Inspection Report

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EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

13400 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32837

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3431163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720189
DBPR license5811107

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose out back door no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on roll top cooler torn. Door on walk in cooler rusted and has hole in front of it. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 1 light out under hood, does not affect lighting

#4Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker on cut avocado **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large amount of unused equipment in back patio area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.