TAQUERIA LA CHONA
528 S DUNCAN DR, Tavares FL 32778
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw beef stored over raw pork.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Cooked Pork (52F - Cooling); Cooked Chicken (51F - Cooling)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Sell eggs over sauces in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board cutting board on prep table.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind the flat top grill Floor behind the stove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets. Prep cooler gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior Prep cooler interior.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner and great trap treatments stored next to cases of soda. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of kitchen next to flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers and freezer in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the corner of kitchen next to flat top grill
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef steaks stored over ready to eat foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Tortillas stored in retail bag in reaching cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon over unwashed vegetables
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw beef stored over raw pork.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Grista reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw beef set out at room temperature. Operator place in reaching cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw chicken and beef stored in retail bags in freezer unit in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cold holding unit in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - vegetables stored over ready to eat foods in cold holding unit in kitchen area.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.