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TAQUERIA ESPERANZA

201 NEW YORK AVE W, Deland FL 32720

Last inspected Apr 2, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7450730
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 25
Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall behind stove
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022002773Oct 27, 2021Mar 23, 2022$400

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table Shredded cheese 52F / 1 hour. Operator placed ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided
Basic/51-13-4
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yessica expired and no other CFM for establishment
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach for household and laundry use. Advised to check label for instructions to sanitize food contact surfaces
High priority/22-48-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall behind stove
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 57F, in black reach in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 115-120F on stove less than 2 hours. Operator turned on burner to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yessica expired and no other CFM for establishment
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink or handsink. Water comes out cold to the touch
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

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.