PRS TACO PALACE
717 W SMITH ST, Orlando FL 32804 · 407-440-2803
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on cooks line 2 flies in d8 IHG room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Refried beans dated 4/19 and shredded pork dated 4/19. Employee discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Refried beans dated 4/19 and shredded pork dated 4/19. Employee discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by rear door and dish machine.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by rear door and dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container with no handles in panko by rear door and dish machine. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles to scoop ice in server station ice. Employee removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By heating table on cooks line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment on cooks line, in reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line and hood filters.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by rear exit door and dish machine turned hot water off. Employee turned on valve for hot water.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered chicken.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 groupers in rop bag completely thawed soft to touch.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 groupers in rop bag completely thawed soft to touch.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by ice machine and walk in cooler shelves.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dog bowls in Hws by dish machine. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By ice machine and walk in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front service counter. Employee turned over.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer by dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By ice machine and walk in cooler shelves.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dog bowls in Hws by dish machine. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/ Perry.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line, and by dry storage shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By ice machine and walk in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front service counter. Employee turned over.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer by ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by exit to exterior door. Operator cleaned and sanitized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container bowl used to scoop rice in rolling container by dry storage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath prep table by exit back door. Operator mopped floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment and cooking equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 113f on stove top oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by dish machine, entrance to kitchen on cooks line, and server station front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryers, sides of reach in cooler by ice machine, shelves used to hold clean plates, behind cooking equipment, and hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/ reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler by ice machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink and at cook line hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk- in- cooler soiled. Side of fryers by backdoor entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves covered in debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 9, 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 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (44-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48-59F - Cold Holding); beef (48-59F); cooked potatoes (44-62F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45-50F) at walk in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Per operator temperatures were 41 during his temperature check at opening.
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. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and provided to employees to sign. Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink and at cook line hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk- in- cooler soiled. Side of fryers by backdoor entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves covered in debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4//1/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (44-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48-59F - Cold Holding); beef (48-59F); cooked potatoes (44-62F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45-50F) at walk in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Per operator temperatures were 41 during his temperature check at opening.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and towel inside hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Oil strainer inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
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/ 5 employees working no CFM. CFM arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink, cook line hand wash sink and at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.
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. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and provided to employees to sign. Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink and cook line sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in chicken spice with no handle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in standing water at 62f.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar sink and at cook line hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk- in- cooler soiled. Side of fryers by backdoor entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves covered in debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Excessive amounts of black mold like substance on the inside top of ice machine and around gasket of the lid of machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath equipment throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between equipment on cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line and throughout kitchen.
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to door by rack with clean pans
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled Bins by dish machine holding dry products heavily soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees unable to locate any CFM certification
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 4 employees working, no CFM
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to sink at entrance to kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator with handout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to door by rack with clean pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled Bins by dish machine holding dry products heavily soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to upright unit by rack with clean pans
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority10 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of open advil on prep table above slicer
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 5 lbs Refried beans in walk-in-cooler - mold on beans
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen on cooks line 2 flies in d8 IHG room
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of Salsa 52°; per operator was out during panning, moved to reach in freezer for immediate temperature recovery
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 operator with handout
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee yeti stored in hand sink in kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees unable to locate any CFM certification
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, lid cracked in make table on line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 4 employees working, no CFM
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to sink at entrance to kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator with handout
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans in walk-in-cooler and cooked beef not dated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line by clean dishes
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over open bin of chips
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to door by rack with clean pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to sink at entrance to kitchen and to sink by prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled Bins by dish machine holding dry products heavily soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to upright unit by rack with clean pans
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
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.