EDUARDO'S LOKOS TACOS LLC
226 W ALFRED ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-742-1181
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects in dish area. Ten in dry storage soda area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021018803 | Jan 27, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2017034224 | Jul 12, 2017 | Aug 29, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2017033599 | Jun 28, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Chip Salsa (48F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 500 ++. Operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans, cooked chicken, cooked beef in walk in cooler.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle either pink liquid at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen Ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Vents and ceiling in dry storage and ware washing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipments in the kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles by cook line.
Food stored on floor. Several bottles of cooking oil at cook line. Beef and chicken in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line. Interior microwave at cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen. Warmer exterior. Hood filters soiled. Exterior microwave at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior in the kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at handwashing sink in the kitchen Wall at three compartment sink. Wall by prep table.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dish area. Ceiling tiles in dish area. Vents and ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the right corner of the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line Hood filter at cook line Exterior freezer to the left of cook line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe at hand washing sink faucet does not turn pipe on it has to be turned on from underneath. Faucet close to fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects in dish area. Ten in dry storage soda area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table Fryer baskets soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dish area. Ceiling tiles in dish area. Vents and ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in the corner of the bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the right corner of the kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on stove handle. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line Hood filter at cook line Exterior freezer to the left of cook line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe at hand washing sink faucet does not turn pipe on it has to be turned on from underneath. Faucet close to fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink in the kitchen area.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - cooked beef and potatoes dated 4/22. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute on soda machine. - fry baskets - white cutting on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to cooks line
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. - 1 new hire
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located at front bar. - tanks in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo lids next to chip machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment in kitchen area. - both walk in cooler and freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor in kitchen
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil on cook line - pot of refried beans in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hoods
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line - exterior of hot holding unit. - exterior of ice machine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout kitchen area.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 flying insects in dry storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - shredded chicken dated 11/24 - ceviche shrimp dated 11/24 - Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - drink nozzles on soda machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in kitchen used to rise out pans
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink on cooks line
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. -2 new hires
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tank stored in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cold holding unit gaskets on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - all floors throughout all kitchen areas.
Food stored on floor. - walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs stored on oven handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hoods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Exterior of ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in cold holding units.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen area.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored next to clean containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - drink nozzle at front bar.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
All Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets hanging on dry storage rack
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on cooks line
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen areas.
Food stored on floor. - melons and onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - exterior of ice machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen areas
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate23 Basic
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Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. - Employee cutting raw beef
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute on drink machine in service area. - fry baskets - can opener
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. 1 new hire
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
All Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - Tanks located in dry storage area. - tanks at front bar.
Ceiling tile missing. - kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling and vents in main kitchen area.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -drinking cups stored beside Hampnd sink in service area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -2oz soufflé cups in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee person items stored dry storage shelf
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - throughout out entire kitchen areas
Food stored on floor. -Water melon in walk-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Hand sink across 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters Exterior of cold holding equipment on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls throughout the entire kitchen areas
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.