MEXAS TACOS
5256 W IRLO BRONSON HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 4074846374
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY PAID
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in walk-in cooler holding cooked chicken. Two cracked containers on shelving over triple sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water does not have enough water pressure at front counter. Operator working on fixing during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee replaced soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen, employee moved to container labeled for employees. Container of milk in reach-in cooler at front counter, operator stated it is for employee use. Placed in container labeled for employees.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker for music on maketable of kitchen. Employee moved.
Food stored on floor. Case of water bottles on floor at front counter. Operator moved off of floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed radishes over mixed drink concentrate in walk-in cooler. Operator moved.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken in two door cooler at front counter. Operator rearranged.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two-way splitter attached to faucet, no vacuum breaker at both ends.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink at front counter does not have enough pressure for hot water.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in bathroom. Operator replaced soap.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator states eggs for the chilaquiles are served how the customer asks for it, including undercooked. Provided copy of consumer advisory to operator to display. Operator posted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Bathroom is unisex, no covered trash can.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on shelves at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons and vegetables over cooked beans and lime juice.
May 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Grill Bottom cooler: ham 45F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to notbuse double pans in cooler. -Salsa verde, salsa, tamatillo 52-57F in lobby cool well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no pressure for hot water at Hand sink at front counter
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of alcohol in back storage area
Food stored in a prohibited area. Boxed oil stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items are stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY PAID
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over chicharon in front counter cooler. Operator immediately removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Lingua dated 4/17. In walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Grill Bottom cooler: ham 45F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to notbuse double pans in cooler. -Salsa verde, salsa, tamatillo 52-57F in lobby cool well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no pressure for hot water at Hand sink at front counter
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of alcohol in back storage area
Food stored in a prohibited area. Boxed oil stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items are stored in bathroom that per operator is used for a storage room. Advised operator to remove items
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas can inside bathroom. Operator immediately removed
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 of the three thermometers were not reading 32F. One was 38F and the other was 0F. Advised to calibrate
Dec 5, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawer cooler:; Eggs ham, cheese 53F ( - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put on ice and not to double pan items. Dining area salsa cool well: multiple types of salsas (48-51F - Cold Holding). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed on ice bath for temperature recovery. Advised operator to make sure coolwell gets to 41F before putting items.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 of the three thermometers were not reading 32F. One was 38F and the other was 0F. Advised to calibrate
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pineapple agust Refried beans Beans 11/23 Chicken marinade 11/9 House made Habanero sauce 11/23 Cremosa 11/22 Salsa 11/20 Garlic sauce 11/20 Salsa verde 11/24
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawer cooler:; Eggs ham, cheese 53F ( - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put on ice and not to double pan items. Dining area salsa cool well: multiple types of salsas (48-51F - Cold Holding). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed on ice bath for temperature recovery. Advised operator to make sure coolwell gets to 41F before putting items.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 of the three thermometers were not reading 32F. One was 38F and the other was 0F. Advised to calibrate
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink at entry way to kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler at front counter. Operator immediately removed
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. UncookedSteak above corn in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner hanging on the hand washing sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizing bucket in the handwashing sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking while preparing food in the kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen
Aug 22, 2023Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored.placed in the kitchen on top of the microwave
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. provided the form to the operator
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.provided the form to the operator
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2023 license posted on the front wall.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed different object placed on top of the tin foil under the prep table
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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