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TORCHY'S TACOS

11757 DARYL CARTER PKWY, Orlando FL 32821

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats164
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5816010
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding) in top of make table overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (130F - Hot Holding); steak (118F - Hot Holding) top of make table across from grill. In unit less then 2 hours, Operated discared.
High priority/03B-01-6
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In masa bin
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids at self service
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (46-47F - Cold holding. At fry station in kitchen. In unit less then four hours. Operator will place on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried shrimp (114F - hot Holding); on cookline. diced chicken (114F - Hot Holding) top of make table hot holding less then four hours. Operator will increase temperature
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Improperly placed
High priority/29-42-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Sack of onions in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on flor in kitchen
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Diablo sauce under heat lamp
Basic/06-01-5
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding) in top of make table overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding) top of make table over night in proportioned containers. Advised operator to keep items in low boy cooler
High priority/03A-02-5
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at machine
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At customer beverage area
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) portion on top of make table. Less than four hours, operator closed lid to maintain temperature
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In prep area
Basic/33-38-4
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Mechanically tenderized beef over who,e muscle on rack in walk-in
High priority/08A-20-5/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Mechanically tenderized beef over who,e muscle on rack in walk-in
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table next to flattop-; raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) operator states in unit less then four hours, will place items on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Apr 17, 2024Inspection 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.