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TAQUERIA AMECA MARGARITA LLC

TAQUERIA AMECA MARGARITA LLC in ORLANDO has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida, 32855
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897408

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop greens and pico in prep table. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On steam table
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -pots of soups on floor in walk in cooler. -Cases of drinks on floor in outside storage. Operator immediately removed all Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle in women's bathroom doesn't turn on.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over multiple containers of ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -birria (46F - Cold Holding); noodle soup (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator . Operator immediately discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -birria (46F - Cold Holding); noodle soup (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator . Operator immediately discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On salsa and cut cabbage At front counter
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bucket. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Food debris in hand sink -employee filled container in hand sink in kitchen -knife in handsink
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for the clorox bleach they use for sanitizer
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with plan

Inspection Date: 4/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722678

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732097

  • 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,

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565289

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353463

  • 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.