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MEXAS TACOS

MEXAS TACOS in ORLANDO has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

8788 VINELAND AVENUE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13497773

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 5 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles on tables in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-13-5:Basic - Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom are not available during all hours of operation for this establishment and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. -Gas station where bathrooms are located closes at 11pm, establishment closes at 1am-2am depending on day. Advised operator that access must be granted at all times, or the establishment hours must coincide with the gas station where the bathrooms are located. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in kitchen, case of plastic water bottles Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in queso on top of make table Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Coolers and dry storage added to separate building next to restaurant Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date Repeat Violation Warning

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10879015

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles on tables in kitchen
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over corn in reach-in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date

3/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10802534

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8890592

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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

9/16/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8751923

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8556919

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 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

3/27/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8628312

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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**

3/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8564757

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8556640

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

11/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8365611

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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