MAE TAO & SON'S KITCHEN
3191 W COLONIAL DR STE E, Orlando FL 32808 · 8573589920
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoop
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood system accumulated grease
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used for salt. Manager replaced with a spoon.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing in prep sink. Educated staff. Dish placed to be rewashed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F. Spoons for rice. Manager discarded water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on shelf located on front counter. Staff turned them over.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Manager labeled container.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Kimchi
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden spoon.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of stove. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes stored overbcokline.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had pan covering facet. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Manager asked staff set up sink correctly.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Utensils, 3 wooden spoons
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked pork. Manager moved shrimp.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing dates of completion and expiration on some. Manager added dates.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bowl used to scoop. Manager removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Toothbrush, backpack and food. Manager removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.under equipment
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and table on cook line. Manager removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on cart. Placed on the counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F next to rice pot spoon in water. Manager removed and placed in rice standing up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill Sides of fryer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Staff placed in wash.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fork and spoons. Manager turned over.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Bowls and cups on front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Noodles slacking at room temperature. Manager placed 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.