TAQUERIA AMECA MARGARITA LLC
South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida, 32855
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At steam table
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing bracelet. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Crates of Onions, tomatoes, peopers on floor in storage area. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles in container of dry beans and flour. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator immediately labeled Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cut lettuce in hand sink Operator filled container of water in hand sink. Advised that hand sinks should only be used for handwashing
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pots of soup in walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between make table. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms Provide sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind hot holding line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board,
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's restroom doors do not fully close under own weight Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining shelves in walk in cooler
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make line
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator is cutting chicken on a prep table in rear deck area. Area is not fully enclosed. Multiple openings not protected Admin Complaint
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored in the crack between hot and cold make tables in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On rear deck. Raw tripe being defrosted in a large pot of standing water. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April1, 2024 Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw fish and raw beef stored on shelf above sauces. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On rear deck near ice machine. Multiple chemicals stored over onions and cutting boards Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cashiers deliver food to guests and monitor salad bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of meat on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar and rice container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at mop sink.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).