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SENOR TACO MEXICAN TAQUERIA

11565 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 5, Orlando FL 32817 · 407-237-9019

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814599
Grade history
SEP 23
JUN 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020038014Jul 13, 2020Feb 26, 2021$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200 rechecked after adding water. 200 ppm
High priority/41-15-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Operator did not changed dates on carnitas, lengua, chicken tinga, chorizo all pulled from freezer yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles stored by three compartment sink. Owner labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dm chlorine not working, operator is looking to replace machine.
Basic/16-55-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing meat at room temperature, operator place in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine chemicals not properly working
Basic/16-55-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Owner is planning to removed Time Extended
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Christopher who has been in restaurant for a year WarningWarning**
Intermediate/53A-01-7//Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Per manager has appointment next week.Time Extended Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Lysol,bottle with no label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine chemicals not properly working
Basic/16-55-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños and cilantro stored over cooked potatoes
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw bacon kept on reach in reach in cooler located by steam well not been used. Temperature of 50F Cotija cheese kept in reach in cooler ivernight with temperature of 48F, shredded lettuce kept overnight in reach in cooler located by steam well with temperature of 50F
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon kept on reach in reach in cooler located by steam well not been used. Temperature of 50F Cotija cheese kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 48F, shredded lettuce kept overnight in reach in cooler located by steam well with temperature of 50F, raw bacon kept overnight with temperature of 50F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sour cream mayonnaise mixture ambient cooling for 4 hrs within temperature of 49F,
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Condiment bottles stored inside hands ink located in three compartment. sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Christopher who has been in restaurant for a year WarningWarning**
Intermediate/53A-01-7/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, no paper towels in bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. No proof for one employee
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Lysol,bottle with no label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White residue on ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine chemicals not properly working
Basic/16-55-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños and cilantro stored over cooked potatoes
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening Milk opened two days ago no date marked..
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. No proof for some employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles stored by dish machine not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine is out of service.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup located in clean prep table over to go lids.
Basic/12B-12-5
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign located in employee bathroom and sink located next to three bay sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee charged customers and then proceeded to put gloves on and start cooking.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored over cheese on walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Raw tuna and raw salmon sold on restaurant for hand rolls advertised only on restaurant display.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee drinking from a open container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cooking while wearing a bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris under cooling drawers at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning

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.