TACOS DON PEPES
809 S PARK AVE, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-884-6311
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022019278 | Jan 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels in ready to eat chip container
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broke Container holding shredded lettuce is cracked
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of margarine containers in kitchen
Towel used under cutting board.
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in back storage room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in areas in kitchen behind coolers and prep table
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to foods in walk-in-cooler cracked
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use cut avocado has produce sticker
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous empty margarine containers reused to store seafood in walk-in-cooler and in reach in cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in back store room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Areas in kitchen by prep table and behind reach in cooler, wall soiled
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
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. Restaurant has forms, no employee signatures, all employees working at time of inspection signed and dated form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to freezer in back holding shrimp
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Base of blender soiled with food debris
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles, foods stored in sour cream/ butter containers
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Very dim lighting in walk-in-cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 pieces of Unused kitchen equipment in back room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in cooler in kitchen soiled
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses bleach and has quat test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados in cooler on line cut in half with produce stickers still on produce, operator removed uncut produce, washed and removed stickers
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Lighting very dim in walk-in-cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by prep table and behind cooler online
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen block by food cart
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Lighting very dim in walk-in-cooler, light bulb flashes off and on making it difficult to see food items in walk-in-cooler at all times
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by prep area and reach in cooler in kitchen
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested over 200 ppm, operator corrected to 50 ppm
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer 28f, discussed how to calibrate thermometer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to board at make station on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooler on cooks line soiled Exterior of microwave soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind reach in cooler on line Wall soiled on wall behind prep table
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer exceed over 200+ ppm, correct to 50 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of food in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, board at prep area has heavy cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to unit on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind make table on line Wall soiled behind prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour in container 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.