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TAQUERIA EL ALACRAN

758 S BLUFORD AVE, Ocoee FL 34761 · (407) 614- 8306

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812780
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided in print.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee tested bucket on cook line at 200ppm. Employee remade bucket and retested it at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator mopped water from underneath ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door on cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put towel back in bucket on cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth Towels on tortillas. Operator
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 Mussel shell cracked in container of 4. Operator immediately discarded all
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has both chlorine bleach and Quat sanitizer but states they usually use Quat for sanitizing. They do not have Quat test strips
Intermediate/16-32-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning container
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In ware washing area water damage and some tiles out of place
Basic/36-32-5
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.
Basic/01B-10-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in small prep cooler at entry to cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Light not functioning. Under hood system
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf Under flattops
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Two missing ceiling tiles in dry storage room.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above salad bar and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on cooks line, hood filters and sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cooks line.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside and outside of door. Inside has rust.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Make table on cook line. Staff cleaned.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Font counter next to salad bar.
Basic/36-34-5
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish and cook line
Basic/36-37-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dish area
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Manager removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, between flat tops and stove..
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area near dish
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel covering dough. Manager removed
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; ground beef (90F - Cold Holding); chili peppers cooked (47F - Cold Holding). Manager placed inside unit to cool. Less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided in print.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dish area
Basic/36-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish person. Added hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Basic/36-17-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed from between the make tables.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.avocado in prep table. Staff removed and washed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager added to solution
Basic/21-12-4/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.