Eustis, Lake County

MASTER TAQUERIA Y PALETERIA MEXICANA

256 W ARDICE AVE, Eustis, FL 32726

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
Eustis
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 24467687

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over tortillas in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24467688

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding);

03A-02-5

Detail 24467678

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding);

22-02-4

Detail 24467681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 24467680

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24467683

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter

13-02-4

Detail 24467690

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook wearing bracelets. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24467684

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 24467679

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several buckets of drinks in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24467686

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24467677

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 24467691

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24467682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 24467685

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24467689

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by steam table soiled.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 24050347

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24050360

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unable spray bottle with bleach on oven handle in the kitchen. Operator removed. . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24050355

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook line. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24050362

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24050361

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24050350

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining area has water mark

40-06-5

Detail 24050353

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on dish drying rack. Operator removed.

14-11-5

Detail 24050359

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door handle in the kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 24050354

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24050356

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryer Floor under dry storage rack. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24050348

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of peppers

10-20-4

Detail 24050349

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24050358

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave at hot holding station.

31B-04-4

Detail 24050357

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24050351

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24050346

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24050352

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fryer soiled. Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

14-31-5

Detail 23642771

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - tortillas stored in retail bags on front line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23642780

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on oven handle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23642784

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line - green cutting board

16-37-1

Detail 23642779

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23642785

Intermediate - 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. - 1 new hire Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23642776

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on oven handle without label. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23642778

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23642773

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Throughout entire kitchen areas

13-03-4

Detail 23642783

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23642774

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

36-73-4

Detail 23642777

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in front kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23642782

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23642775

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23642787

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23642772

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. -hood filters Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23642786

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler under make line.

36-27-5

Detail 23642781

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout the entire kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 23104141

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - cooked steak stored in white chest freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 23104150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over salad dressings on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23104138

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fry ears and baskets - white cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 23104140

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -1 lb. De Ceviche, Tostada De. Ceviche -Operator marked menu Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23104145

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23104149

Intermediate - 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. - 2 new hires

53B-13-5

Detail 23104146

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 23104142

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23104151

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - line cook Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23104137

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23104144

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment on cooks line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23104148

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil a¿¿bulk sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23104136

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 23104139

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 23104147

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters -exterior of All equipment on cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23104143

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout the kitchen and dish areas. Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 11Total: 25

14-31-5

Detail 22570109

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Raw ground beef stored in walk-in cooler

08A-05-6

Detail 22570127

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over Mexican cheese Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22570126

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 22570116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Garlic in oil 78°, operator stated set out for 1 week. Operator discarded

41-10-4

Detail 22570128

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to ice machine.

29-42-4

Detail 22570120

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22570108

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on cooks line. -Can opener Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22570105

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink next to fryer used as dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22570117

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

05-08-4

Detail 22570118

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22570111

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front counter

41-21-4

Detail 22570115

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored next to ice machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 22570112

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all food items prepared 2 days prior. -cooked chicken -refried beans -cut melon -cooked beef Repeat Violation

41-04-4

Detail 22570119

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -rubbing alcohol stored with food items on dry storage rack Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22570106

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

08B-38-4

Detail 22570121

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Unwashed vegetables and fruits in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22570124

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice scoop in ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 22570113

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22570104

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 22570114

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22570107

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hand sink at front counter

23-03-4

Detail 22570123

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22570122

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. -Cooked chicken -Refried beans -Cooked beef

06-01-5

Detail 22570110

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Frozen ground beef set out on shelf thawing. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22570125

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk rice and beans Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 22

08A-05-6

Detail 22293623

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. -Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22293625

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22293640

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray cans of Lysol stored next to food items on front line. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22293639

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-03-5

Detail 22293633

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - gallon milk Corrected On-Site

13-06-4

Detail 22293627

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

22-02-4

Detail 22293634

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.

31A-11-4

Detail 22293637

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Hand sink on cooks line.

05-08-4

Detail 22293621

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 22293642

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22293626

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans -shred chicken Cooked beef Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22293641

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom

13-07-4

Detail 22293622

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 22293635

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Line cook

35B-01-4

Detail 22293631

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.

10-20-4

Detail 22293629

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22293628

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.

51-18-6

Detail 22293632

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22293638

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters

16-46-4

Detail 22293636

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 22293630

Basic - Stored food not covered. - beans , cooked chicken, cooked beef in walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 22293624

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Beans -rice

May 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21984787

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21984783

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner stored next to Togo lids and cups at front counter. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to table top ice machine. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21984781

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21984779

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.

31A-11-4

Detail 21984788

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21984782

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche, Tostada de Ceviche. Operator mark items on menu with Astric at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21984785

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 21984790

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All prepared foods in walk-in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 21984780

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk beans, rice. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21984784

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sugar stored directly on floor in back area. Vegetables in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21984789

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 21984786

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter.