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THE TACO MAKER

THE TACO MAKER maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in KISSIMMEE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

1635 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13495798

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks not adequately secured at mop sink.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust on cooks line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bags on lower shelf at front counter next to food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non-operational ice machine stored near mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at triple sink containing pink substance identified as degreaser without label. Corrected On-Site

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10898958

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and drink stored below prep table next to foil. Cellphone charging on prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer soiled with black substance on cooks line.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers not inverted on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non-operational ice machine stored near mop sink. Repeat Violation

3/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8853221

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard line shelf on prep table on cooks line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food not segregated in reach-in cooler. Employee purses and drink stored below prep table next to plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on dry dishes storage. Repeat Violation
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non-operational ice machine stored near mop sink.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Chicken 53F Per operator chicken was cooked yesterday and has been in cooler overnight.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Chicken 53F Per operator chicken has been in cooler overnight.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with white substance stored at dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site

8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8718298

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water over clean dish rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch, phone, backpack and similar items on prep table adjacent to walk in cooler.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door stainless freezer with gasket slit/ripped.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Small roof or AC leak that employees or frequently mopping up.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over precooked chicken nuggets Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed clean up info to print and have available.

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8540640

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Gasket needs attention. **Time Extended**
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25-50 ppm advised remix - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Not set up at this time. **Time Extended**

10/31/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8439439

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25-50 ppm advised remix
  • 11-27-4: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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Sent acknowledgment for employees to sign.

7/7/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8387380

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving under clean dishes.d
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chest freezer lid scratched and grooved.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. This licensee piled on 4-1-2023 and is more than 90 days past due. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut, cooked potatoes holding at 110-115. Advised rapid reheat to 165 or hotter.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Take out trays piled on handwash near back kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue and yellow liquid spray bottles need labeling. Repeat Violation