TAQUERIA LAS CAZUELAS
10360 E COLONIAL DR UNIT 118, Orlando FL 32817 · 407-930-7632
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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APR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded lettuce ambient cooling overnight on produce cooler with temperature of 45F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022001809 | Oct 11, 2021 | Apr 29, 2022 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carnitas cooling overnight on reach in cooler on prep area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas kept cooling overnight on tall reach in cooler that says kitchen with temperatures raging from 45 to 57 F
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at front counter.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on new prep area blocked by table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in new prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink located in new pre area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil, water bottles and soda cans on floor on truck located out back
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and lids stored on floor on truck out back
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carnitas cooling overnight in two door reach in cooler located in new prep area. Diced cooked meat kept cooling overnight on reach in cooler by microwaves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas cooling overnight with temperature of 57F. Cooked diced beef cooling overnight with temperature of 47F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on new prep area blocked by table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in new prep area
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/. Facility added a new prep area with coolers, prep sink, hand sink and ice machine. Also added new bathroom and no plans submitted
No soap provided at handwash sink located in new pre area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil, water bottles and soda cans on floor on truck located out back
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, no hand sign in both bath rooms
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and lids stored on floor on truck out back
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded lettuce ambient cooling overnight on produce cooler with temperature of 45F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red beans kept in cooler by mop sink, kept for less than 4 hours with temperature of 64F.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shredded lettuce ambient cooling since yesterday with temperature of 45F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle kept on three bay sink with no label.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of limes in reach in prep cooler. Operator immediately moved limes
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer bathroom and employee bathroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In gender neutral bathrooms
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cutting limes wearing a watch. Employee immediately removed watch
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler
Food stored on floor. Cases of mayo and lard stored directly on floor in hallway.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer under microwave
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pitcher with water in handwash sink next to kitchen area. operator spoke to employee about proper use of handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor next to kitchen area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment in reach in cooler in front of the oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in sink located next to prep table
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers facing up located at prep table
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Rice kept on non grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee purses stored over chiles.
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.