TACOS EXPRESS
9785 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE C, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-350-2556
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015007842 | Jan 12, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas wrapped either towel in mini cooler at cooks line Cut cilantro stored on top of paper towel in reach in cooler at prep area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
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. Frozen chicken stored over frozen mixed veggies at chest freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans temping between 51F-55F per operator item was in reach in cooler that was not working overnight and placed in working reach in cooler today oo shred
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans temping between 51F-55F per operator item was in reach in cooler that was not working overnight and placed in working reach in cooler today
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by container of chips. Operator moved to prep table
Ceiling tile missing. Over dry storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors at back of kitchen
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked tortillas in small cooler covered by towel
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed employee using cut up grocery bags to shape tortillas. Educated operator who had employee use plastic food grade wrap Observed rolls stored directly in thank you bags,operator switched out into food grade bag
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 frozen beef in plastic bag stored on top of bag of frozen vegetable blended at chest freezer in storage area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of Fabloloso and soap stored next to crate of limes. Operator moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line had container in sink,operator moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at dish wash area.operator replaced with roll of paper towel
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam squat cup in container with chicken base at prep area on cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hat or hair net engaged in food prep. Operator gave employee hair net
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors at back of kitchen and storage
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter,moved handle off ice cubes
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle door on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter and cooks line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over dry storage at dish wash area
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortilla stored on top of paper towel on prep table and wrapped in towel in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of sugar on cooks line next
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by exit door by storage area
Stored food not covered. Ice in cooler at front counter has no lid
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortilla stored on top of paper towel on prep table and wrapped in towel in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of sugar on cooks line next
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by exit door by storage area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under prep sink
Stored food not covered. Ice in cooler at front counter has no lid
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas on cooks line stored in cooler lined with white towel
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at cooks line had lid in sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. So,end bathroom door
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair not or hat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Two exit doors at back of kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel used to line and cover warm tortillas at cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bits of lettuce in the strainer of hand washing sink at cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bag of flour at storage area
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. At front line facility has cooler with ice that they use to make drinks and a make table where the sauces are stored. The closest hand wash sink is located at the cooks line which is separated by a wall. Advised operator to move cooler with ice and make table to kitchen or install a hand washing sink at front counter
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors at back of kitchen by paper good storage and also by triple sink area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour stored on floor at storage area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above chest freezer across from exit door and next to paper good storage Wall above chest freezer is soiled
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle door at cooks line
Stored food not covered. Cooler with ice for drinks at front counter has no lid
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 Goya vegetable cans dented. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed queso dip date marked 3/17/25, and breaded shrimp date marked 3/16/2025. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed queso dip date marked 3/17/25, and breaded shrimp date marked 3/16/2025. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso dip temped 88F, per operator less than 1 hour. Placed on grill to reheat to 135F for hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed small bottle of bleach on shelves next to clean dishes, by triple sink. Observed raid bottle stored next to paper towels at single service items storage area. Operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen, next to tall reach-in cooler. Operator replaced paper towels.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty pot stored next to clean dishes on shelving at warewashing area. Operator moved to triple sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current and active, displayed license dated 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at marketable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, and empty employee drink bottle stored next to single service items by storage area near white chest freezers. Operator removed items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At both exit doors, one by triple sink and one by dry storage area, have gap at bottom. Per operator, they are working on repairing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle of grill. Operator moved tongs.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at bottom of handwashing sink in kitchen leaking.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer cooler underneath flat top grill is not keeping TCS foods 41F and below
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors: one at back of kitchen and the other in hallway restrooms
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink on cooks line
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef,barbicoa and steak temping between 48F-53F at reach in drawers under flat top grill.Per operator items were put there from the reach in cooler less than an hour ago. Operator placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink by mop sink at triple sink/wash area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer cooler underneath flat top grill is not keeping TCS foods 41F and below
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both exit doors: one at back of kitchen and the other in hallway restrooms
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on oven handle on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Stored food not covered. Cow brain in reach in freezer and beef in reach in cooler at back area have no lids Ice in mini cooler at end of front line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink on cooks line
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs in reach in cooler over crema. Operator moved eggs to a different shelf with the raw beef
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In cookline, in front of the range
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed them and put them in the hot water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed it.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed small non food grade containers used to store raw and prepared food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and fish over cooked pork and beef in cook line. Operator switched.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in cookline. Operator switched them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan individually packaged not dated, employee date marked them.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 4/1/2023, operator printed 4/1/2024
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking tortillas without hair restraint, employee put on a hairnet
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of back exit door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In cookline
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back exit door
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. DESCRIPTION, DATE PACKAGED AND ADDRESS OF LOCATION.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes and avacados. Not washed and have stickers on them.
Aug 10, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Facility has taken over another bay and never went through plan review and removed handwash sink at 3 bin sink. Advised to send to plan review.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. DESCRIPTION, DATE PACKAGED AND ADDRESS OF LOCATION.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed whole tomatoes and avacados. Not washed and have stickers on them.
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.