TAQUERIA TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN STREET FOOD
1810 ROCK SPRING RD, Apopka FL 32712 · 689-349-2239
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. When inspector arrived, food employee was cooking food, inspector went to sink to wash hands and there was no water. Owner immediately stepped off the truck and hooked up water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024029238 | May 14, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Faucet only reaches rinse sink in the middle, does not reach wash or sanitize sinks
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. When inspector arrived, food employee was cooking food, inspector went to sink to wash hands and there was no water. Owner immediately stepped off the truck and hooked up water.
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Faucet only reaches rinse sink in the middle, does not reach wash or sanitize sinks
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Numerous leaks from under food truck as water is filling up tank - water is leaking onto ground
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
May 15, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
May 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 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 priority10 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water Facility open and operating, no potable water, states she is getting water from outside of store when needed
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in to go bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats of raw shell eggs over cooked beef in reach in cooler
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handsink on truck is filled with food products
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only employee is owner - Adilene Lopez, no food manager certificate available
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in cooked beef
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both coolers soiled with old food debris
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.