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EL PERICO TAQUERIA LLC

9 JERICO RD, Auburndale FL 33823 · 863-618-6871

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD6350593
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018047049Aug 30, 2018Oct 29, 2018
3--2018046233Aug 15, 2018Oct 18, 2018$800
3--2018033450Jun 20, 2018Jul 9, 2018$400
3--2015055206Dec 17, 2015Jan 29, 2016$400
3--2015053155Dec 1, 2015Jan 8, 2016$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026 Mobil unit open and operating, operator indicated will continue to operate.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed in hand sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, besides and behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on yellow board.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed between equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white chest unit.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup lids in sink. Operator removed cup lids.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.
Basic/22-08-4

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.