TACOS EL RANCHO 3
331 N ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801 · 407-953-1694
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with forms
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef, raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over ready to eat pineapple in front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has additional storage of paper products and canned food in upstairs storage area that is not identified on current plans
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In upstairs storage area. Operator secured
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee snack bar on back prep table. Operator discarded
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of Canned salsa on floor in upstairs storage area. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Light cover above grill and wire
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In contact with in use spatulas
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On greens in cooler. Advised to use coffee filters
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw steak, raw chicken, cooked rice, big container of black beans(47F-50F - Cold Holding) overnight in big cooler at front counter. Operator removed to be discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw steak, raw chicken, cooked rice, big container of black beans(47F-50F - Cold Holding) overnight in big cooler at front counter. Operator removed to be discarded
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee medicine in cooler over customer food. Removed
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine slightly dusty. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil. Operator immediately labeled
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lingua dated 6/30. Operator immediately discarded
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator had hand sanitizer in soap dispenser at hand sink at entry to kitchen. Operator immediately removed. Did not replace with soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Chorizo and steak prepared 7/11 per operator were in containers that had lids dated 6/27. Operator removed lids and put correct date.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator immediately secured
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor behind ice machine
Dec 27, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove : birria 91F hot holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to boiling 212F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink fountain in lobby slightly soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Operator has sanitizer set up, advised that they need hand soap
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's bathroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching rice. Immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Light fixture above grill -Floor fans
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of back prep cooler
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler at front line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Wall pipe and cord dirty above flat top grill at front counter -Plastic Lids to nacho containers - green storage rack by fryers -Light above flat top grill in kitchen
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In double door cooler at front counter Milk 4gallons Pork 10 lbs Steak 10 lbs Chicken 20lbs Rice. MIlk 3 q Corn 12 Black beans 4 q Roja salad 4 q Salsa verde 6q Pinto Beans 12 q
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. double door cooler at front counter : salsa roja, salsa verde, raw steak, raw pork, raw chicken, milk, rice milk, fresh garlic, black beans, pinto beans, cooked corn, (45-49F - Cold Holding); all overnight per operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler at front line
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Slightly leaking rust inside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Wall pipe and cord dirty above flat top grill at front counter -Plastic Lids to nacho containers - green storage rack by fryers -Light above flat top grill in kitchen
Water draining onto floor surface. Possibly from reach in cooler at front counter
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Flan dated 1/2 Cooked chicken dated 1/2 Pork tamales dated 12/27 Operator immediately discarded all products
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. Operator signed on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. wall behind flattop grill on front counter area soiled around outlets and cable
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over butter in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp and chorizo both in separate containers. Containers both marked with old date sticker. Operator put correct date on containers. Both items prepared on 7/3/23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Chicken broth dated 6/30 Salsa dated 6/30 Beef flautas dated 6/30
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 7/6
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with forms
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of dry pinto beans and dry rice
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in container of cooked rice in reach in cooler
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.