LOS AMECA'S RESTAURANTE Y TAQUERIA
3558 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32806 · 407.970.1046
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw in cooler in back prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,980
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019032694 | May 16, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | $2,300 |
| 4--2018027613 | Apr 10, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $520 |
| 4--2015007881 | Jan 14, 2015 | Mar 2, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open on 3/22 at 11:00am. Item in cooler at make table on 3/23 at 1:30pm no date marked after opening
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinse cloth in hand sink at cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at 3 compartment sink
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee on shelf over reach in cooler at cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over reach in cooler make table at cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door has a gap at bottom
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Facility open and operating and all hood filters are missing. Owner stated that filters are being cleaned at this time. Corrective action to replace filters during hours of operation
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Hand sink by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler and rusted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container in back prep area
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked stuffed tamales in cooler at cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizing bucket in basin of hand sink at front counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and cooked chicken cooked on 12/8/25 in cooler in back prep area not dated marked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers/griddle Stand up 2 door freezer has debris in bottom of unit Fan covers in walk in cooler have debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in walk in cooler Fan covers rusted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour container
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching raw dough for tortillas. Placing tortillas on griddle to cook. Employee flipping tortillas with bare hands and then placing cooked tortillas in container with bare hands. Corrective action taken.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard added for over cooked onions and papers but no sneeze guard over bowl of sauce at buffet
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle hanging on shelf over reach in cooler in back prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Diced tomatoes in strainer in basin of hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Tomatoes being rinsed in sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle under hand sink by ice machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink by ice machine, due to faucet won't completely turn off.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items on cases of beer. Cell phone on shelf over reach in cooler at cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male in food prep area
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board in back prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top part inside microwave
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler at cook line at entrance of cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked peppers in cooler at cook line. In same cooler raw chicken over cooked meat
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. For cooked onions and sauce
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employees chewing gum in back prep area
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink in back prep area by table top mixer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Grante food-contact surface not properly sealed. Black grante mortar not sealed in bowl for food contact surface for menu item Molcajete
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of raw chicken thawing on push cart 4-5 large roast thawing in container in back prep area All items still frozen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to stored home made nacho chips
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in cooler at cook line and stand up cooler in back
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw in cooler in back prep area
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviches with raw scallops. Per owner, fish is cooked, shrimp is cooked but the scallops placed on top are raw. Owner changing menus during inspection with a star and marking posted Consumer Advisory with information
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided printed copy and manager posted
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink by ice machine in back area. Owner has water turned due to faucet leaking
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door has a gap at bottom of door
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door in new storage/prep area
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.