TAQUERIA LA CHONA
Duncan Drive
Florida, 32778
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef steaks stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Grista reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw beef set out at room temperature. Operator place in reaching cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Tortillas stored in retail bag in reaching cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon over unwashed vegetables 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. - Raw beef stored over raw pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - vegetables stored over ready to eat foods in cold holding unit in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw chicken and beef stored in retail bags in freezer unit in kitchen area.
- 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 over raw beef in cold holding unit in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).