ROCCO'S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR
7468 W SAND LAKE ROAD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-226-0550
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Two Live, small flying insects found at lakeside bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020039164 | Jul 16, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2018056128 | Sep 7, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2015033045 | Jun 18, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Two Live, small flying insects found. 1- in inside bar 1- prep kitchen
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dumpster area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray of glasses in front of hand sink in dish room
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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. Compound butters in walk in coolers
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dish machine
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. At bar closest to parking lot is waiting for a part
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on top of sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the bar closest to lake
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent of undercounter reach in cooler at bar closest to parking lot
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Server well of bar gun inside the bar closest to parking lot
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Light not functioning. Over hood
Utensils in poor condition. Wood cutting board in prep area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar leading to outside
Feb 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooling from overnight in walk in cooler shredded chicken (51F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (46F - Cooling) See stop sale
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can of diced green chiles in stock room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling from overnight in walk in cooler shredded chicken (51F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (46F - Cooling)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler cooling overnight shredded chicken (51F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (46F - Cooling) and was covered
Light not functioning. Over hood
Unwashed avocados stored behind pico on pantry station.
Utensils in poor condition. Wood cutting board in prep area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar leading to outside
Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Changed out then was 704ppm
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over shredded cheese in under counter drawer flattop
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Side of char broiler on cooks line cooked chicken (119 - Hot Holding) Less than four hours Placed on grillfor temperature recovery 10 minutes later 177F
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of!ice machine
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ingredient bins in dry stock room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of burner in prep kicthen
Unwashed avocados stored behind ready-to-eat food items on cooks line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster far end of bar for outside area
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo ljne cheese sauce (112 - Hot Holding) Placed on stove for rapid reheat 20 minutes later 173F
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep kitchen
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Lakeside bar
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle walk in cooler cooked wings (51F - Cold Holding); refried beans (48F - Cold Holding); raw marinated birria (51F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per chef 40 minutes later cooked wings (47 - Cold Holding); refried beans (45- Cold Holding); raw marinated birria (46F Cold Holding) Placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo ljne cheese sauce (112 - Hot Holding) Placed on stove for rapid reheat 20 minutes later 173F
Two Live, small flying insects found at lakeside bar
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For watermelon at the bar Assisted operator with filling out
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Red Bull in beer walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean plastic containers on shelf outside of dish wash washer
Stored food not covered. Bar garnishes both bars
Unwashed avocados stored behind ready-to-eat food on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Lakeside bar
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar near by the lake/
No soap provided at handwash sink./bar near by the lake/
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./both women and men's restrooms.
Stored food not covered./all cut fruits at the bar not covered/both indoor bars.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw shrimp in under counter drawer across from flattop on cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in middle of inside bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans in front in prep kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Wood cutting board in prep kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer in prep kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cup lids on server line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar service well
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked chicken tenders behind fries in sandwich top reach in cooler next to hot box by fryer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack of cups in front hand sink in dish room
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pans in dish room
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Equipment on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wooden picks on cooks line
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of mixer in ice well on inside bar closest to front door
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patty behind cooked chicken wings on cooks line in u see counter drawer above flat top grill
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chorizo over whole muscle beef in walk In cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of mixer in ice well on inside bar closest to front door
Clean strainers not stored inverted or in a protected manner at both insides bars
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee's unisex bathroom bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Edge of dishwasher where dishes come out
Equipment in poor repair. Lexon lid on pico in walk In cooler
In-use ice scoop and paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Lip of ice machine
Lights not functioning. 1 on back hood 2 on front hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in coolers
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.