TACO RIO MEXICAN KITCHEN
Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, Florida, 32807
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854575
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has water damage and hole front of kitchen and back storage area
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's room
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle missing hand sink kitchen
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink kitchen slow drain
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop next to hand sink kitchen or stored to dry
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 2022
Inspection Date: 10/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855049
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back employee restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: License still expired Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certificates expired 8-6-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: No food manager certificate found Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 8/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854033
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back employee restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certificates expired 8-6-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790899
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by back employee restroom Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Single service portion lids stored on floor by back 3 door cooler Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine soiled Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef store over pot of beef broth Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan carnitas dated 7-27 Pan pork belly dated 7-29 Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clear 3 door cooler; pastor (53F - Cold Holding); enchiladas (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47-48F - Cold Holding); carnitas (51F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear 3 door cooler; pastor (53F - Cold Holding); enchiladas (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47-48F - Cold Holding); carnitas (51F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certificates expired 8-6-24 Warning
Inspection Date: 3/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571467
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Some food Food debris behind coolers in back area
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on soup container
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by cook line is leaking from pipe underneath. Operator is aware and has has maintenance scheduled
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked ground beef in reach in cooler Raw tilapia over soups/sauces in reach in cooler in back area Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 55F-57F in back reach in cooler overnight per operator.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366113
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap of interior of ice machine
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Bread knife stored between make table and shelving at cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at cooks line is leaking water when in use
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler at dry storage area
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler Raw beef stored over ready to eat in reach in cooler at dry storage
- 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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical solution in spray bottle not labled