TACO MAKER MEXICAN GRILL
7790 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, Orlando FL 32822 · 407 766 2364
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw steak in bottom of front counter cooler Operator switched
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked steak (114-131F - Hot Holding)for 1 hour Operator put on grill to reheat Recheck 178F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bin of sugar in kitchen Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine Operator flipped
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan of cooked pork in walk in cooler and in dirty dishes Operator ordered new ones
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Light not functioning. One in front counter hood
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw steak in bottom of front counter cooler Operator switched
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (120F - Hot Holding) recheck 171Fchicken (121F - Hot Holding)recheck 175F operator put on stove and reheated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in front counter hand wash sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. He put on a beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees working front making orders front counter Employee put on a hat
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 doors to reach in cooler front counter Operator has ordered
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle hanging on bag in box beverage shelf Operator moved spray bottle
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. New employee missing Filled out during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in bottom of front counter make table Operator date marked
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. One expired
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave front counter
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front counter reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish sink Put towels
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer Operator labeled
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler door front counter Plastic strip on bottom of freezer broken
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding beans. Operator replaced
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water in reach in cooler front counter Removed bottle of water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 9, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner entrance to kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic strip on bottom of reach in freezer. Using duct tape.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Kitchen and front counter. Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By three compartment sink dish soap in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entrance to kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner on front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Fryer baskets on top of cloth towels under prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Front counter bottom of prep shelf.
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.