TACO NORTENO
12793 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-656-2567
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill milk (70F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food./shopping bag used to stored raw honeycomb/reach in freezer/outside storage room.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./outside ice machine hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink./outside ice machine hand sink.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Two pieces under cook line hand sink. One piece by kitchen entrance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line reach in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside ice machine room hand sink soiled. Outside ice machine air filters soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./cook line reach in cooler with excessive standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./seasoning container not labeled.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food./shopping bag used to stored raw honeycomb/reach in freezer/outside storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken tenders/reach in freezer outside walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over tortillas/reach in freezer/outside storage room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 48F, raw beef 47F, raw pork 47F, roasted tomatoes 46F, milk 50F, raw shell eggs 51F, cooked beans 46F, queso 46F, pico 46F/all cold holding overnight in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48F, raw beef 47F, raw pork 47F, roasted tomatoes 46F, milk 50F, raw shell eggs 51F, cooked beans 46F, queso 46F, pico 46F/all cold holding overnight in walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./outside ice machine hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink./outside ice machine hand sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Two pieces under cook line hand sink. One piece by kitchen entrance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./on kitchen entrance small table/removed/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line reach in cooler gasket torn.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside ice machine room hand sink soiled. Outside ice machine air filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./salsa chips holder at customer self service station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./cook line reach in cooler with excessive standing water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./chlorine sanitizing bucket/moved/
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./seasoning container not labeled.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ raw shell eggs stored over opened bag shredded cheese/cook line reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef tripe/walk in cooler/removed raw shell eggs/
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw chicken stored over raw beef/white reach in freezer.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels./battery out/cook line hand sink/placed roll of paper towels/
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./serving undercook eggs on breakfast menu with no consumer advisory present/copy provided and posted immediately/
Base board tiles missing and/or in disrepair./kitchen entrance corner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./used plastic sauce cup to scoop salsa/cook line prep table/removed/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./opened water bottle and employee drink cup on kitchen prep table/removed/
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./under cook line white cutting board/removed/
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./paper trays/customer self service salsa chips station/
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quar 0ppm/rechecked 200ppm/by 3 compartment sink/
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes/cook line reach in cooler/
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./some training certificates missing employee's date of birth.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./near kitchen hand sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal containers on cleaned dish shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/small bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./small chest freezer gasket at small bar soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./cook line reach in cooler.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over Shrimp in white reach in freezer. Operator corrected.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. Milk (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining area soiled Long white Cutting board at cook line soiled. Operator cleaned.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handwashing sinks at front counter and dish area falling from wall
Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor in back dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. Operator removed
Light not functioning. One light bulb at cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep table soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under prep sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep table soiled. white reach in freezer in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter at front counter. Operated corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left to thaw on prep table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area next to upright white freezer eoiled Wall by three compartment sink and prep table
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm manager changed water Rechecked 200 ppm.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over green tomatillo in walk in cooler.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Microwave plates are stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in handwashing sink by ice machine area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on filters under the hood suppression system. Residue build up on the side of the grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Beef is thawed at room temperature.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill milk (70F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.P in kitchen Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior cabinets soiled in bar area
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on the floor
Stored food not covered. Beans walk-in cooler not covered
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw sausage stored over tortillas in walk in cooler.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Taco shell stored on top of the stove.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored under food prep table.
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 in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee nozzles are soiled. Ice nozzle is soiled. All cutting boards are stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by a strainer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
Quaternary ammonia test kit provided at three-compartment sink is expired.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Ice on a bucket in kitchen area.Lemon juice on the ground.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Lights not functioning under the grill.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.Cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer cabinets are heavily soiled. Side of the grill have a heavy residue build up. Wipe down all equipment. Exterior of food storage containers. Walls soiled throughout the establishment. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Gaskets are soiled throughout the establishment.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot water faucet is not working at cooks line.Temperature of water 83 f.
Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table,
Shelves under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Lids at condiment station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour is 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.