Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TACO NORTENO

12793 W COLONIAL DR · WINTER GARDEN · Orange County · FL 34787

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488932
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844836
DBPR license5814214

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High 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 over Shrimp in white reach in freezer. Operator corrected.

#16High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. Milk (52F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining area soiled Long white Cutting board at cook line soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth

Basic 14

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handwashing sinks at front counter and dish area falling from wall

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor in back dry storage area.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One light bulb at cook line

#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep table soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under prep sink.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep table soiled. white reach in freezer in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter at front counter. Operated corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left to thaw on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area next to upright white freezer eoiled Wall by three compartment sink and prep table

#14Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm manager changed water Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.