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TAQUERIA LA CHONA

TAQUERIA LA CHONA in TAVARES has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Duncan Drive
Florida, 32778
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894673

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in the kitchen
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of kitchen next to flat top grill.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers and freezer in the kitchen
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the corner of kitchen next to flat top grill
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner and great trap treatments stored next to cases of soda. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714458

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761632

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499227

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476286

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed