TORCHY'S TACOS
Food safety records indicate TORCHY'S TACOS in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS has 6 inspections with a 3.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
999 N STATE RD 434 STE 1000
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/21/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10981568
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Slick 'Em food grade lubricant in spray bottle in prep area not labeled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pan of raw chorizo above bags of shredded cheese. Advised, operator rearranged product. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink by kitchen back door water does not reach 85°. Work order in progress.
7/1/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10940710
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 basic
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -plastic knives at dining room beverage station not all facing down to avoid contact with customers' hands. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bottom of taco table.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -product using time plan held more than 4 hours.
- 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. -sour cream, aioli in squirt bottles on cook line not discarded at 4 hour time mark. Operator discarded product, replaced and added new time mark. **Corrective Action Taken**
1/22/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8876081
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -plastic knives not all facing down to prevent contact with customer hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8763522
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open can of energy drink in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -plastic knives not all facing down in dining room. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cook line reach in cooler.
3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8572919
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -establishment currently has 144 seats. Provided new Seating Change Evaluation.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tongs on cook line in 115° sanitizer water. Operator dumped liquid. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -house made ranch, cooked tomatillo sauce, aioli, sour cream (60F - Cold Holding) in squeeze bottles sitting in 1/3 pan in cook line prep cooler. Product out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator moved product inside cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8111986
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -facility applied for 128 seats, currently 143. Operator removing 15 seats. Provided seating change evaluation. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -water softener salt on raised floor in kitchen.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -ice scoop stored in a non-food grade bag at ice machine. Operator replaced with a food grade plastic bag. Corrected On-Site