TACOS EL RANCHO CORP
4433 HOFFNER AVE, Orlando FL 32812 · 407.438.8777
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed house spray roach at shelf where the food stored. Operator trash it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022050378 | Jul 19, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2018027580 | Apr 9, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sanitizer test strips not available.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened cup stored at prep table. Operator removed it
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the bottom cooler and the reach-in 2 door cooler door.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Operator cleaned it.
Light not functioning. Light out by the hoods.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label back area.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on dish storage
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Flan and tres leches in container since 7-6 no label. Operator label it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishments using Quat for sanitation no test strips available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle no label. Operater label it.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed house spray roach at shelf where the food stored. Operator trash it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking food wearing bracelets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored at container no label. Operator label it.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken soup prepared 1-21-25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken soup prepared 1-21-25.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back of the house top of the mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front area the hot station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food wearing a jewelry and watch.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken bucket used to stored the soup at the reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on mop bucket.
Jul 17, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stuff stored at the employee hand sink at the back area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The small one at the back.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of drink at the prep table on the back.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Stored food not covered. At reach-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice kept cooling overnight on tall reach in cooler with temperature of 47F.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored on top of tamales in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice kept overnight cooling on reach in cooler by kitchen entrance with temperature of 47F. Beef kept overnight in same reach in cooler with temperature of 47F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef kept overnight in tall reach in cooler by kitchen entrance with temperature of 47F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Block by chair in cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Owner preparing food while wearing a bracelet and a ring.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Owner preparing food with no hair restraint.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler /freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed an employee eggs stored in top of corn and jalapeño pepper. Operator move it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef labeled as 8/01/23,operator stated that was at the freezer and she pull it out yesterday and she wasn't know that she have to change the label when she put it in the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding, cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); chicken cooked (48F - Cold Holding); spicy chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that she just checked it less than 3 hours ago and was at 40f. Operator replaced it in ice path.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair. Operator removed it.
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. Provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened yesterday no label. Operator add label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored at prep table. Operator discarded it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onion stored on the floor at the storage room.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between the hot table and the make table. Operator removed it to wash.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Reach-in cooler /freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer.
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.