MEXAS TACOS
8788 VINELAND AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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2305 HOTEL PLAZA BLVD
Lake Buena Vista, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near reaching coolers - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pastor (113F - Hot Holding); chicken (118F - Hot Holding); beef (113F - Hot Holding) in hot box in kitchen. Operator states in unit less then 4 hours. Will reheat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near reaching coolers
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda at bar, bottled water near prep table closest to triple sink
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at bar
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in reach in cooler next to back door Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink, closet to back door
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink next to triple sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Operator states installation by 3/27, waiting on sink delivery and installation **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tongue over cooked chicken tenders. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 in two door cooler near handsink Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 tongue over cooked chicken tenders. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-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 in two door cooler near handsink Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (118F - Hot Holding); tongue (119F - Hot Holding); chorizo (123F - Hot Holding) On flattop less then 4 hours, will reheat to 1650F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).