DEL TACO
6855 GRAND NATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.363.0738
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. guacamole with tomatoes cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020011807 | Feb 12, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $200 |
| 4--2015044448 | Aug 12, 2015 | Oct 26, 2015 | $640 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to cooks line, operator replaced paper towels with new roll
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator all staff is new and hired less than 60 days, all other current employees have no proof of training
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Needed to be replaced 7/1/26
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in top reach in, on cooks line -reach in freezer by fryers
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shredder interior soiled Interior of dicer soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in diced onions container in reach in cooler next to ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next taco assembly station and in walk in freezer door
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected on drive thru section of establishment, operator placed in a protected container Black single service forks not all inverted, operator discarded
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. guacamole with tomatoes cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./guacamole with tomatoes cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./soda nozzles interior soiled/dining room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./bucket of water inside hand sink/kitchen cook line/
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/observed 4 employees working but no certified manager on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink next to ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink./hand sink at drive through.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./only three out of twenty plus employee certificates available.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./four blue filters at back kitchen/
Ceiling tile missing./back kitchen dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./ceiling tiles showed water damage/dining room.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./outside walk in cooler and mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water./standing water by 3 compartment sink and back kitchen hand sink.
Food stored on floor./an open bag of beans on storage room floor/
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./cook line reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled/hot box next to cook line hand sink. Cook line reach in freezer rim soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter by three compartment sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at.rear exit door.by burners
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by cooks line flat top grill and prep station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cookline fryer and grill station with grease build up. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, packaged lettuce
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
Light not functioning. One light fixture under the hood at cooks line.
Light shield cracked in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets at prep line. Under drawers on lowbrows on cookline soiled Exterior ice machine Fan in walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dry storage area by soda cartons. Behind three compartment sink Behind cookline grill and fryer
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tall clear plastic container in hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three comp sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On side of wall near back door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by cooks line flat top grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on prep table behind flat top grill - Cup with drink and no lid on top of sugar in dry storage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.on dish rack in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. To the side and behind fryer with grease.
Food stored on floor. -Box of avocado in walk in cooler. -box of beef
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - In walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice container.
Light not functioning. One light bulb under the hood at cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets at prep line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm rechecked 200 ppm
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - nozzle on water urn - probe thermometers - coke nozzle
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - container of squeeze bottles stored on handsink in warewashing area
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter at ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near ice machine - near bathrooms
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small prep table next to flat grill
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - small chest freezer near fryers
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - walk-in cooler shelves - exterior of fryers - wall fan - hood filters - cabinet at beverage station in dining room
Single-service articles improperly stored. - case of napkins on the floor below front counter
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind ice machine - caulking at three compartment sink
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Back door path obstructed by garbage can with boxes stacked on top. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In unit less than 2 hours, per manager. Items were changed out and temperature was adjusted on steam well. pinto beans 120F rice 116F
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over make table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 areas having drinks on tables
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple floor draibs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Round fan on top of hot box Hood filters Walk in cooler shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.