TACOS N GRILL
10438 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817 · 689-256-8770
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork 48F Raw chicken 48F kept in cold holding reach in cooler overnight.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024067219 | Sep 10, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $480 |
| 4--2019047163 | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2017044394 | Jul 25, 2017 | Oct 17, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2017003819 | Jan 9, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2015018025 | Apr 13, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork 48F Raw chicken 48F kept in cold holding reach in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48F Raw pork 48F k Both kept overnight in two door reach in cooler. Raw steak and birria kept in tall reach in cooler with two drawers for less than 4 hrs. Owner placed in freezer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tres leches Raw steak stored over cooked Birria, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have debris
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light bulbs missing from light fixture
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef scraps stored in same shelve as hot dog buns. Properly stored
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in reach in cooler. Properly stored
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board in cook line and red cutting board under microwave.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. No light on cook line. Per operator part of light fixture is damaged and is been repaired.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in women's bathroom.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand sink located at front counter
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris in cutting boards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken stored in reach in cooler located in front of grill with temperature of 56F for less than 4 hrs diced tomatoes 50 for less than 4 hrs,cooked pork 47F,. Operator will discard after 4 hrs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris in cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front coubter
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris in multiple reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from grill.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on bathroom floor.
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator with form.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator with form.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pork raw stored over birria broth in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Cleaning supplies stored over bbq and hot sauce in dry storage.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Broken faucet on hand sink located in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator with form.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Owner preparing orders while wearing a bracelet and watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on reach in cooler located in cook line and reach in cooler in the center of kitchen.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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/. Operator removed steam well from front counter, removed a tall reach cooler and replaced it with a make table on the cook line, removed freezer from back kitchen, turned dry storage into office.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.White cutting board on kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Make table on cook line have debris.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean spoons stored on three bay sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water on make table located at cook line.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Flat top, cooler, plates left outside. Also dresser kept on office that used to be dry storage.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.Back exit door.
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.