DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TACOS EXPRESS

With 11 inspections documented, TACOS EXPRESS maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating in ORLANDO. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

9785 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13573988

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of sugar on cooks line next - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by exit door by storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice in cooler at front counter has no lid Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortilla stored on top of paper towel on prep table and wrapped in towel in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13572703

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of sugar on cooks line next
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by exit door by storage area
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under prep sink
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice in cooler at front counter has no lid Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortilla stored on top of paper towel on prep table and wrapped in towel in cooler

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540106

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. So,end bathroom door
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair not or hat
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Two exit doors at back of kitchen
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas on cooks line stored in cooler lined with white towel
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line had lid in sink Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495488

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bag of flour at storage area
  • 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. At front line facility has cooler with ice that they use to make drinks and a make table where the sauces are stored. The closest hand wash sink is located at the cooks line which is separated by a wall. Advised operator to move cooler with ice and make table to kitchen or install a hand washing sink at front counter
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors at back of kitchen by paper good storage and also by triple sink area
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour stored on floor at storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above chest freezer across from exit door and next to paper good storage Wall above chest freezer is soiled
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle door at cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooler with ice for drinks at front counter has no lid
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel used to line and cover warm tortillas at cooks line
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bits of lettuce in the strainer of hand washing sink at cooks line

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847364

  • 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty pot stored next to clean dishes on shelving at warewashing area. Operator moved to triple sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current and active, displayed license dated 2024.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at marketable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, and empty employee drink bottle stored next to single service items by storage area near white chest freezers. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At both exit doors, one by triple sink and one by dry storage area, have gap at bottom. Per operator, they are working on repairing.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle of grill. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at bottom of handwashing sink in kitchen leaking.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 Goya vegetable cans dented. Operator discarded.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed queso dip date marked 3/17/25, and breaded shrimp date marked 3/16/2025. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed queso dip date marked 3/17/25, and breaded shrimp date marked 3/16/2025. Operator discarded.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso dip temped 88F, per operator less than 1 hour. Placed on grill to reheat to 135F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed small bottle of bleach on shelves next to clean dishes, by triple sink. Observed raid bottle stored next to paper towels at single service items storage area. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen, next to tall reach-in cooler. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846896

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer cooler underneath flat top grill is not keeping TCS foods 41F and below - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors: one at back of kitchen and the other in hallway restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735402

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer cooler underneath flat top grill is not keeping TCS foods 41F and below
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors: one at back of kitchen and the other in hallway restrooms
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on oven handle on cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cow brain in reach in freezer and beef in reach in cooler at back area have no lids Ice in mini cooler at end of front line Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink on cooks line
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef,barbicoa and steak temping between 48F-53F at reach in drawers under flat top grill.Per operator items were put there from the reach in cooler less than an hour ago. Operator placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink by mop sink at triple sink/wash area Warning

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557800

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In cookline, in front of the range
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed them and put them in the hot water Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs in reach in cooler over crema. Operator moved eggs to a different shelf with the raw beef Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388375

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women bathroom
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 4/1/2023, operator printed 4/1/2024 Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking tortillas without hair restraint, employee put on a hairnet Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back exit door
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In cookline
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed small non food grade containers used to store raw and prepared food.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and fish over cooked pork and beef in cook line. Operator switched. 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in cookline. Operator switched them. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan individually packaged not dated, employee date marked them. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back exit door

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469081

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. DESCRIPTION, DATE PACKAGED AND ADDRESS OF LOCATION. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes and avacados. Not washed and have stickers on them. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8309701

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. DESCRIPTION, DATE PACKAGED AND ADDRESS OF LOCATION. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes and avacados. Not washed and have stickers on them. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Facility has taken over another bay and never went through plan review and removed handwash sink at 3 bin sink. Advised to send to plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Operator submitted form of change of seating to the county. Emailed form 7005 Plan Reviewed to operator, explained that it needs to be completed and emailed together with menu and plans. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**