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TACOS VS PIZZA

1502 N SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32807 · 407-704-1488

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813747
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on outside of dish machine 1 live roach on pipe under triple sink 3 live roaches on and inside black container on floor under triple sink Total 5 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024043950Jul 22, 2024Aug 27, 2024$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Shredded chicken cooling since Monday with temperature of 50F.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks, properly stored. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
High priority/08A-02-6/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped ice in hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for over easy eggs. Inspector provided printed copy and ask employee to post Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Intermediate/02B-02-5/
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan and lasagna, made during the weekend with no date marked,
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by dish machine
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ensure stored over lasagna in reach in cooler. Removed
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees with watches and bracelet
Basic/13-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs in oven handle, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/10-20-4/
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Masa ingredients in container no label
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice above stove was covered temp was 83F per operator they were trying to cool rice. 3hrs. Advised to immediately put on ice bath and in cooler.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -birria (115F - Hot Holding). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on stove and reheated to 173F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee piece of cheese in cooler over customer food. Operator immediately removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persons
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked slate in pizza oven
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedLicensing Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on outside of dish machine 1 live roach on pipe under triple sink 3 live roaches on and inside black container on floor under triple sink Total 5 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ricotta 54-59F 48 oz Heavy cream 59F-62F 3qts
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (59-62F - Cold Holding); ricotta (54-59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 7 dead in sticky traps behind storage in ware washing area Total 7 dead roaches
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fans Air vents over triple sink
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler shelves rusted
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator found slit in hose and will have to order hose.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop and placed in container
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water side not working in men's room
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler shelves rusted
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license before end of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate in hand wash sink at register area
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Facility using hospitality resource. Only one original document. The rest were copies.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys in prep window. Bag on top of canned foods
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Men's room hot water handle missing.
Basic/29-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape balls over prep area.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper plates by ice machine stored Next to bottle of closed bleach Pizza boxes on floor in dining room
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum bowls on cook line not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools on top of bag in box drink mix
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site

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.