DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TACO DE ORO #5

With 4 inspections documented, TACO DE ORO #5 maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in LAND O' LAKES. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3939 HWY 41

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897462

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty table , operator washed it properly and stored it in container Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided a hand sign to operator Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Raw sausage above flour wraps in vertical cooler. Operator moved sausage to bottom Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting band stained on prep counter
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled it Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707183

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549420

  • 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. -Garden hose attached to car wash as water source Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: observed a green hose. **Time Extended**
  • 28-09-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -Running waste water directly from truck to grease trap and portable waste water tank on outside of trailer. Has proper waste water tank underneath and will disconnect exterior to use connected tank Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Running waste water directly from truck to grease trap and portable waste water tank on outside of trailer. Has proper waste water tank underneath. Still observed Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8329426

  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -In bucket next to three compartment sink. Operator changed bucket and refilled with only chlorine, to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. -Garden hose attached to car wash as water source Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork at 45F Operator states temperature was taken at noon, 41F Operator placed ice bag over top of pork in reach-in cooler, pats of pork at 43F, some still at 45F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Umberto S. states he has certification at another truck Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Stove top Warning
  • 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -Running waste water directly from truck to grease trap and portable waste water tank on outside of trailer. Has proper waste water tank underneath and will disconnect exterior to use connected tank Warning