EL TACO AMIGO
201 1/2 WEST NEW YORK AVENUE, Deland FL 32720 · 386.801.7029
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mop water leaking not ground, due to disconnected pipe. Operator attached pipe.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021008801 | Dec 16, 2020 | Apr 21, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2017013518 | Mar 8, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef prepared 4 days ago in glass door reach in cooler not date marked. Operator updated.
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. Celia;8-1-2025. Hospitality Resource.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used to dispense jalapeños in cook line make table unit.
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Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. No amount noted on notification.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store limes in storage area double door reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red and green salsa in front counter glass door, reach in cooler. Salsa prepared 5 days ago. Operator updated l
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at wash ware area, employee handwash sink. Operator opened hot water,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle on rear food preparation table.
Ice buildup in storage area Frigidaire reach-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust., behind cooking equipment.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, kitchen and wash ware area.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mop water leaking not ground, due to disconnected pipe. Operator attached pipe.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Flour and sugar lids pad soiled with food debris. -outside chip drawers, soiled with grime.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar at food preparation table, not labeled. Operator labeled.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass door, reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef from 4 days ago not date marked in make table unit.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn from double glass door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Double burner and proper tank. Operator removed tank.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in freezer beans (80F - Cold Holding /30 minutes ), operator returned to unit,.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork placed in kitchen hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle stored on tortilla machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler, gasket detaching,
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at kitchen hand sink used by food employees.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed papers stored over rice in double door reach in cooler,
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Acetaminophen stored on shelf with condiments
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored in double glass door reach in cooler., Stored over cooked meat.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in MOTAK reach in cooker prepared 24 hours ago not date marked. Shredded chicken, in SABA prepared 24 hours ago not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - flour and sugar container lids in storage area soiled with food debris, - container with cooking utensils soiled with food debris,
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In SAB reach in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker wiped face and continued to handle food without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over salsa in glass door reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sugar and flour containers soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle, in double glass door reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.