TAQUERIA TACO RIENDO
127 W MAIN ST, Apopka FL 32703 · 407.889.0300
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 operator with handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022061378 | Dec 14, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2017029392 | Jun 14, 2017 | Dec 12, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2017034187 | Jul 5, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat Breads in to go bag
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Right door to upright cooler in kitchen is coming off hinges on top right of door
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked over cooked chicken in upright freezer Several lids cracked/broken throughout facility
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink in kitchen
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Right door to upright cooler on kitchen is broken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by hand sink area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Some lids in refrigeration units are cracked
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Home made chips packaged in zip lock bags has no labeling, operator added correct labeling
Stored food not covered in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Refried beans defrosting at room temperature
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 120°; held less than 4 hours, operator turned up temperature to hot well for immediate temperature recovery
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooling rack in kitchen partially blocking sink, operator turned rack to give better access to sink
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. Employee could only locate (1) certificate
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids to Food container in refrigeration units are cracked
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle to scoop for sugar in product
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to use In use avocado being served without washing as evidence of produce label on product, operator removed avocado from make station and advised cook to wash produce
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line
Stored food not covered in upright freezer
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened raw bacon on top of sliced deli turkey
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Some Lids to cooked foods cracked
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hans sink kitchen - very slow draining
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for carmalized onions cracked
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler entrance to kitchen has rusted shelves
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tripe in 3 compartment sink defrosting Refried beans - defrosting at room temperature
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Current employees working, signed and dated form
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for carmalized onions cracked
Food stored on floor. Cases of water on floor in front counter area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hall way hand sink has no signage
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler entrance to kitchen has rusted shelves
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tripe in 3 compartment sink defrosting Refried beans - defrosting at room temperature
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in bins not labeled
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat tortillas stored in to go bag on cooks line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp over cooked beef in glass cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink by 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked and prepped foods from previous day in numerous coolers not dated
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers cracked holding foods
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to refrigeration units in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler by 3 compartment sink has heavy red liquidy substance in bottom of cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, glass cooler in kitchen by hand sink, shelves rusted
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Poultry stored in to go bags
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw 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. Provided operator with handout
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. Provided operator with handout, current employees working completed form
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some foods from previous day not dated
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to 2 door unit at entrance to kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids to food containers cracked
High grass/weeds surrounding building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to coolers in kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tripe in standing water to defrost - at 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.