MEXAS TACOS
8788 VINELAND AVE, Orlando FL 32821
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021011390 | Jan 5, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date
Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom are not available during all hours of operation for this establishment and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. -Gas station where bathrooms are located closes at 11pm, establishment closes at 1am-2am depending on day. Advised operator that access must be granted at all times, or the establishment hours must coincide with the gas station where the bathrooms are located.
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Coolers and dry storage added to separate building next to restaurant
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date
Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom are not available during all hours of operation for this establishment and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. -Gas station where bathrooms are located closes at 11pm, establishment closes at 1am-2am depending on day. Advised operator that access must be granted at all times, or the establishment hours must coincide with the gas station where the bathrooms are located.
Jan 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Coolers and dry storage added to separate building next to restaurant
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles on tables in kitchen
Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom are not available during all hours of operation for this establishment and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. -Gas station where bathrooms are located closes at 11pm, establishment closes at 1am-2am depending on day. Advised operator that access must be granted at all times, or the establishment hours must coincide with the gas station where the bathrooms are located.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in kitchen, case of plastic water bottles
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in queso on top of make table
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over corn in reach-in cooler
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles on tables in kitchen
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near reaching coolers
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pastor (113F - Hot Holding); chicken (118F - Hot Holding); beef (113F - Hot Holding) in hot box in kitchen. Operator states in unit less then 4 hours. Will reheat to proper temperature
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near reaching coolers
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in reach in cooler next to back door
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink, closet to back door
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda at bar, bottled water near prep table closest to triple sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at bar
Apr 9, 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 ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink next to triple sink
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Mar 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dec 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tongue over cooked chicken tenders.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in two door cooler near handsink
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tongue over cooked chicken tenders.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in two door cooler near handsink
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (118F - Hot Holding); tongue (119F - Hot Holding); chorizo (123F - Hot Holding) On flattop less then 4 hours, will reheat to 1650F
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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.