TA' CHINGON MEXICAN KITCHEN

With 8 inspections documented, TA' CHINGON MEXICAN KITCHEN maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating in WINTER PARK. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

1341 Howell Branch Road
Florida, 32789
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/9/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13486335

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling onto the floor at prep station
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Flautas in chest freezer. Operator covered during inspection Corrected On-Site

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10903726

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/25/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8992659

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup inside cheese container at cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label at 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8760258

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle for cold water in prep Handwash sink
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8645448

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8640530

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Walk-in cooler with temperature of 55F **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items mentioned below kept on overnight in walk in cooler. Raw beef 57F, black beans 54F, birria broth 53F, adobo sauce 55F, red beans 56F, chicken broth 55F, cooked pasta 56F, yellow rice 56F, white rice 55F, chorizo 54F, raw bacon 54F, cheesecake chimichanga 53F, shredded cheese 53F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept in walk in cooler overnight Raw beef 57F, black beans 54F, birria broth 53F, adobo sauce 55F, red beans 56F, chicken broth 55F, cooked pasta 56F, yellow rice 56F, white rice 55F, chorizo 54F, raw bacon 54F, cheesecake chimichanga 53F, shredded cheese 53F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: rice 50F, cooked pasta 50F per operator food has been in cooler only for two hours. **Time Extended**

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8555741

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60 F.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items mentioned below kept on overnight in walk in cooler. Raw beef 57F, black beans 54F, birria broth 53F, adobo sauce 55F, red beans 56F, chicken broth 55F, cooked pasta 56F, yellow rice 56F, white rice 55F, chorizo 54F, raw bacon 54F, cheesecake chimichanga 53F, shredded cheese 53F. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept in walk in cooler overnight Raw beef 57F, black beans 54F, birria broth 53F, adobo sauce 55F, red beans 56F, chicken broth 55F, cooked pasta 56F, yellow rice 56F, white rice 55F, chorizo 54F, raw bacon 54F, cheesecake chimichanga 53F, shredded cheese 53F. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located by walk in cooler blocked by machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels on employee bathroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.New employee hired two weeks ago. Corrected On-Site

11/17/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8368609

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has opening on top part of door
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter located over stove on cooks line has grease build up
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro in reach in cooler at prep area lined with paper towel. Operator removed and lined with wax paper Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and sanitizer in spray bottle stored on storage shelf with dry goods.Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle stored on dry good storage shelf not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site