TACO NORTENO
12793 West Colonial Drive
Florida, 34787
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handwashing sinks at front counter and dish area falling from wall
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor in back dry storage area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Operator 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. In flour container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One light bulb at cook line
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep table soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under prep sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep table soiled. white reach in freezer in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter at front counter. Operated corrected Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left to thaw on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area next to upright white freezer eoiled Wall by three compartment sink and prep table
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm manager changed water Rechecked 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over Shrimp in white reach in freezer. Operator corrected.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. Milk (52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining area soiled Long white Cutting board at cook line soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on filters under the hood suppression system. Residue build up on the side of the grill.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Beef is thawed at room temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over green tomatillo in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Microwave plates are stained.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in handwashing sink by ice machine area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior cabinets soiled in bar area
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on the floor Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans walk-in cooler not covered Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill milk (70F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.P in kitchen Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
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 7/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
16
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Ice on a bucket in kitchen area.Lemon juice on the ground.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Lights not functioning under the grill. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units .Cooks line. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies bathroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer cabinets are heavily soiled. Side of the grill have a heavy residue build up. Wipe down all equipment. Exterior of food storage containers. Walls soiled throughout the establishment. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Gaskets are soiled throughout the establishment. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot water faucet is not working at cooks line.Temperature of water 83 f. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Lids at condiment station. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour is not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw sausage stored over tortillas in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Taco shell stored on top of the stove. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored under food prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee nozzles are soiled. Ice nozzle is soiled. All cutting boards are stained. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by a strainer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line area. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Quaternary ammonia test kit provided at three-compartment sink is expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 26 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 16 basic).