TACOS EL RANCHO
2194 S CHICKASAW TRAIL, Orlando FL 32825 · 407-482-8545
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items kept in steam well for less than 4 hrs: Shredded beef 128F, shredded chicken 120F, birria meat 130F, steak 125F,. Inspector asked owner to reheat up to 165F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat sanitizer three compartment sink with 0 ppm. Rechecked after adding more chemical 200Ppm.
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 food reporting agreements provided Clean for new employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches and flans made on Tuesday with no date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach with no label. Employee labeled.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles throughout kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from faucet in three compartment sink, operator purchased new faucet. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Tony's certificate is expired
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some tiles breaking
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper use lining cilantro
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cutting chicken while wearing a watch.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle touching rice
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork been thawed on standing water.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items kept in steam well for less than 4 hrs: Shredded beef 128F, shredded chicken 120F, birria meat 130F, steak 125F,. Inspector asked owner to reheat up to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container in hand sink located by walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand sink located in women's bathroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop left inside rice touching rice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs kept in push cart door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water with temperature of 77F.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator is partially cooking beef in slices. Educated operator on non-continuous cooking methods and requirements. Provided operator with form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight build up
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop cheese
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and drink on prep table while cutting raw meat.
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 dry bean container
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer for surfaces not labeled
Food stored on floor. Container with flor de Jamaica water on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with oil not labeled located next to prep table. Spray bottle with lime juice not labeled inside of walk in cooler
Sep 29, 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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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Over 20 degrees F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Expired test strips.
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. For one employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on walk in cooler have dust.
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.