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TAQUERIA JUANITA

With 7 documented inspections, TAQUERIA JUANITA in PORT ORANGE has achieved a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3820 South Clyde Morris Boulevard
Florida, 32129
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936166

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense cilantro inside pan -portion cup inside container of oregano
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile in disrepair at end of cook line
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -interior of microwave Utensils in poor condition. -damaged tip of chefs knife hanging on magnet in prep area
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of 3 compartment sink
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -black substance accumulation on wire racks near 3 compartment sink -some grease accumulation below hood filters, potentially dripping below onto cook surface
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bottom of reach in freezer
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -drain pipe underneath handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour bulk container in back
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -cook
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. -tripe 98-125F inside steam table, manager stated recently prepped product added into pan already hot holding 30 minutes prior. Reheated to 165F for hot holding above 135F Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked beef, thawed from prior days preparation inside cooler, no date mark.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all expired by June, 2025 Warning

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780676

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile near entrance to back above cooler
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -bathrooms
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap/damage at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom right portion of back door is disrepair, rust penetrating with small holes visible. Advised to monitor for further disrepair or take preventative maintenance
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -some areas of floor tiles in back are broken
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -double door cooler in back Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled handle for knife inside steam table, spatula at grill -bottom area of grease tray under hood filters above grill -exterior of flour container
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up ice scoop and scooped ice at machine without washing hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above cooked food, bottom section of small cooler at entrance to back Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827764

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/fans soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -inside uneven tiles across from 3 compartment sinj
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. -back area across from 3 compartment sink near coolers
  • 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. -handle resting inside bulk flour container Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack above 3 compartment sink -hood filters
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors areas of the establishment. -ware washing area
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food/handling clean equipment without first washing hands.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked rice 125-130F less than 30 minutes. Manager states reheating for use **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink in back with debris/straw inside basin
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -restroom 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.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634737

  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of triple door reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIUM Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592967

  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of triple door reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Operator states her exam is scheduled for this evening. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIUM Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485278

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -large pots stored on the floor in dishwashing area, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water cup on prep table, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn on "Delfield" reach-in cooler doors. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. -rice container
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in "Delfield" reach-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -triple door reach-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -exterior of equipment doors have an accumulation of grease and food debris throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of triple door reach-in-cooler.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -spoons in service area, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above tortillas in double door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site 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. -raw chicken stored with raw beef in double door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIUM Repeat Violation
  • 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. -cooked pork, per operator stored in reach-in cooler cooked Monday, 11/15/2024, operator dated Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390439

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice container, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water on prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee aprons hanging off dish drying rack
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -double door short reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature -tall stainless steel reach-in cooler door gasket torn
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink has an accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in dishwashing area
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -short two door reach-in cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -triple door reach-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -hood filters have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic spoons in service area, operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above hot holding unit has an accumulation of grease and food debris
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -maza stored in plastic grocery bag inside bottom of reach-in cooler, operator transferred to food grade bag Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/12023. Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, operator drained and refilled sanitizer, retested 150ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat sauces in triple door reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -five whole tilapia fish 46-48F, per operator in short double door reach-in cooler overnight
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee rinsed hands in triple sink, inspector educated employee, employee washed hands properly in designated handwash sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -small white cutting board on rear prep table stained -inside of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA test strips have apparent water damage