OCOEE TACO COMPANY
40 TAYLOR ST, Ocoee FL 34761 · 407-614-2990
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 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. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021054571 | Sep 14, 2021 | Jan 6, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut Potato in grocery bags in reach in freezer on cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed beef on top of cooked fish in reach in freezer on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Employee labeled shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The bottom of stand up reach in cooler next to restroom in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Light cover missing on lights in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Storage shelf in prep area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler shelves in prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed single service containers from floor in front of mop sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stand up reach in cooler broken and in disrepair. Operator has more than enough working coolers on premises.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sour cream 70F and mozzarella cheese 76F cold holding in insufficient ice bath less than 4hrs. Operator immediately put on sufficient ice bathe for temperature recovery
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Silverware on table in front of hand sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. Operator immediately removed
Equipment in poor repair. -piece of Track torn in clear sliding door cooler in back kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind all reach in coolers
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of Alcohol on floor
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restrooms.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By employee restroom.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Top portion of employee restrooms back of the house.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 co2 tanks back of the house by employee bathroom.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath prep tables back of the house.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of the house kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler, grill, flat top, 3 igloo coolers, and old ice machine outside back of the house behind building.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility kitchen back of the house.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Julia Enamorado 7/12/2019 national registry of food professionals.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restrooms.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per employee 3 employees onsite have been working over 3 months.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By employee restroom.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Top portion of employee restrooms back of the house.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 co2 tanks back of the house by employee bathroom.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Underneath prep tables back of the house.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back of the house kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler, grill, flat top, 3 igloo coolers, and old ice machine outside back of the house behind building.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility kitchen back of the house.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork broth (48F - Cold Holding) with fat from yesterday
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the onion bin Can opener blade
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water shut off in employees restroom. Manager turned on water. Has a leak in the line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Top portion of employees restroom located off the kitchen missing a portion.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour. Staff removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under tables Staff removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over perp table
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to coffee station. Staff removed.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Staff turned over Togo boxes.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler Ice machine behind building
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour. Staff wrote name.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Old produce box used to store food wrapped in foil. Staff removed from the box.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (63F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding). On the counter less than 4 hours. Staff added ice around product to cool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. staff removed
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of table next to stove
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelf. Staff turned over.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in cooler with cut onions I thank you bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice to cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. sink at entrance to kitchen. Manager filled
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 form and employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink.sink at entrance to kitchen. Manager filled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks next to mop sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. on oven door. Manager removed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado, manager discarded cut avocado and removed stickers and washed the rest.
Water leaking from pipe. Triple sink
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.