REYES MEZCALERIA
821 N ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato sauce 3 qts 8/21-8/23 Cooked Potatoes dated for 8/20-8/26. Operator immediately discarded
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All soda gun nozzles at bar. Slightly soiled. Operator immediately cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped container of water in handsink on line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water of 116F. Operator dudcarded water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom. Operator replaced
Aug 1, 2025Inspection 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. On line and back prep area both blocked by tradh cans, operator immediately removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top of ice machine. Operator immediately inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Chicken made 7/31 per operator. Operator immediately dated. Operator has submitted HACCP plan and is pending approval
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed fruits with sticker labels still on stored over chicken and cooked onions in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. lemon juice oil. Operator immediately labeled
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzle at far right bar end. Operator immediately cleaned Can opener. Operator immediately cleaned.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing DOB
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 prep cooks. Immediately doned beard guard
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of alcohol in liquor storage. Operator immediately removed
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Tomato sauce 3 qts 8/21-8/23 Cooked Potatoes dated for 8/20-8/26. Operator immediately discarded
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef base date 8/8 frozen per operator than thawed. Has incorrect date after thawing. Operator immediately put correct date.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00ppm. Retested 100ppm
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging fresh fish, then freezing it. Operator is also cook-chill and Sou vide items which require Haccp plan. Operator has been in contact with OPQ. Advised operator to contact OPQ and submit as soon as possible
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00ppm. Retested 100ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging fresh fish, then freezing it. Operator is also cook-chill and Sou vide items which require Haccp plan. Operator has been in contact with OPQ. Advised operator to contact OPQ and submit as soon as possible
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bottles used for sauces, and some plastic containers. Operator removed to be cleaned
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging fresh fish, then freezing it. Operator states they will no longer vacuum package fish
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in ware washing machine Vent above entrance to cook line. Vent in walk in cooler
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging fresh fish, then freezing it. Operator states they will no longer vacuum package fish
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple sauces originally prepped between 9/11-9/16 that were thawed between 9/15-9/21 not date marked with correct date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in ware washing machine Vent above entrance to cook line. Vent in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ground Chili peppers
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