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TIN & TACO

861 N ALAFAYA TRL, Orlando FL 32828

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 11 visits since August 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
Licence5812054
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small live flying insect at the storage area not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm -50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands with cold water. -employee washing hands in cold water in sink with no hot water
High priority/12A-19-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Evan -Machelle
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -at prep table
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Basic/16-15-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above dish pit
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on box of gloves
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under wire shelves at front counter
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -accumulation of grease on wall behind hood system
Basic/36-68-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
The state's own report →
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso (120F - Hot Holding); mac&cheese (120F - Hot Holding,operator stated she put the food 1.5 hours ago and she will reheat it again
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. 2 out by dishwasher area,one out top of reach-in cooler.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach cooler the one next to the soda machine cheddar cheese shredded (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) over night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach cooler the one next to the soda machine cheddar cheese shredded (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) over night
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. Queso (120F - Hot Holding); mac&cheese (120F - Hot Holding,operator stated she put the food 1.5 hours ago and she will reheat it again
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Light not functioning. 2 out by dishwasher area,one out top of reach-in cooler.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At the reach-in cooler at the back the one next to the soda machine.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the dishwasher area 74f.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink storage at the reach-in cooler. Operator removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the back of the house. Operator start clean it while conducting my inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects in the way between kitchen and back of the house not touching any food. Operator killed it. Per supervisor next routine inspection.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the dishwasher area 74f.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Light not functioning. Dishwasher area.
Basic/36-62-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink storage at the reach-in cooler. Operator removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the back of the house. Operator start clean it while conducting my inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make table; pico (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Been at the cooler since last time no temperature taking since last night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 3, 2024 · Pico 44f-shredded cheese 44- cooler was open and operater stated was at 40f 2 hours ago . Per supervisor Renee pichardo next announcement visit. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Like dry leak ceiling at the top of the 3 door reach-in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese prepared 6-12-24. Cotiga cheese prepped 6-17-24
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese prepared 6-12-24. Cotiga cheese prepped 6-17-24
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bottom of make table; pico (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make table; pico (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Been at the cooler since last time no temperature taking since last night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Like dry leak ceiling at the top of the 3 door reach-in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored on top of soda box at storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager wearing watch and accessories.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the storage area.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No shield at the light the one top of the 3 door reach-in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Chlorine dm 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Quad sanitizer buckets with 0 ppm. Recheck 150 ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Chemical bottles stored over cleaned lids.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean utensils facing up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small live flying insect at the storage area not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw tuna stored in top of cut lettuce at make table bottom part.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac&cheese 126f-hot holding. Operator take it back to reheat it,was the only item on the unit not on the proper temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85f degrees Fahrenheit. The employee hand sink by the 3 compartment sink only. 79f.
Intermediate/27-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler Handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At the reach-in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Drink stored at the floor.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The sauce cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.