Winter Garden, Orange County

TACO NORTENO

12793 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden, FL 34787

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Winter Garden
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24284283

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ raw shell eggs stored over opened bag shredded cheese/cook line reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef tripe/walk in cooler/removed raw shell eggs/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 24284286

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw chicken stored over raw beef/white reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24284290

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels./battery out/cook line hand sink/placed roll of paper towels/ Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24284291

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./serving undercook eggs on breakfast menu with no consumer advisory present/copy provided and posted immediately/ Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24284282

Basic - Base board tiles missing and/or in disrepair./kitchen entrance corner.

14-01-5

Detail 24284284

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./used plastic sauce cup to scoop salsa/cook line prep table/removed/ Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24284287

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./opened water bottle and employee drink cup on kitchen prep table/removed/ Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24284289

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./under cook line white cutting board/removed/ Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24284288

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./paper trays/customer self service salsa chips station/ Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24284285

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quar 0ppm/rechecked 200ppm/by 3 compartment sink/ Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23944039

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes/cook line reach in cooler/ Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 23944037

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./some training certificates missing employee's date of birth. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23944042

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./near kitchen hand sink.

24-08-4

Detail 23944038

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal containers on cleaned dish shelf.

35B-01-4

Detail 23944036

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

14-69-4

Detail 23944040

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/small bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 23944035

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./small chest freezer gasket at small bar soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 23944041

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./cook line reach in cooler.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 19

08A-17-6

Detail 23473359

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over Shrimp in white reach in freezer. Operator corrected.

29-37-4

Detail 23473349

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23473367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. Milk (52F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23473365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining area soiled Long white Cutting board at cook line soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 23473362

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth

36-51-4

Detail 23473366

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handwashing sinks at front counter and dish area falling from wall

08B-38-4

Detail 23473354

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor in back dry storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 23473360

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

10-01-5

Detail 23473358

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23473356

Basic - Light not functioning. One light bulb at cook line

51-18-6

Detail 23473353

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 23473364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep table soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23473351

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under prep sink.

22-16-4

Detail 23473350

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep table soiled. white reach in freezer in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23473352

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter at front counter. Operated corrected Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23473361

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left to thaw on prep table. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23473357

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler

36-27-5

Detail 23473355

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area next to upright white freezer eoiled Wall by three compartment sink and prep table

21-08-4

Detail 23473363

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm manager changed water Rechecked 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 23016968

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over green tomatillo in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 23016961

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink.

22-02-4

Detail 23016959

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Microwave plates are stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 23016966

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in handwashing sink by ice machine area. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23016963

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 23016965

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .

13-07-4

Detail 23016964

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

10-17-4

Detail 23016960

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

23-03-4

Detail 23016969

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on filters under the hood suppression system. Residue build up on the side of the grill.

06-01-5

Detail 23016967

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Beef is thawed at room temperature. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23016962

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22696253

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22696252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill milk (70F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22696255

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22696257

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.P in kitchen Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22696254

Intermediate - 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.

14-09-4

Detail 22696248

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen

24-08-4

Detail 22696249

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22696251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior cabinets soiled in bar area

21-44-1

Detail 22696250

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on the floor Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22696256

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans walk-in cooler not covered Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 16Total: 26

08A-05-6

Detail 22141891

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

29-37-4

Detail 22141888

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

08B-27-4

Detail 22141899

High Priority - Taco shell stored on top of the stove. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22141902

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored under food prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22141903

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.Milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22141890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee nozzles are soiled. Ice nozzle is soiled. All cutting boards are stained. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22141889

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by a strainer. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22141896

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line area. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22141881

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22141898

Intermediate - Quaternary ammonia test kit provided at three-compartment sink is expired. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22141886

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22141894

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22141882

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Ice on a bucket in kitchen area.Lemon juice on the ground.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22141905

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22141892

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22141895

Basic - Lights not functioning under the grill. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22141887

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units .Cooks line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22141893

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies bathroom. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22141883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer cabinets are heavily soiled. Side of the grill have a heavy residue build up. Wipe down all equipment. Exterior of food storage containers. Walls soiled throughout the establishment. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Gaskets are soiled throughout the establishment. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22141904

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot water faucet is not working at cooks line.Temperature of water 83 f. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22141901

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22141900

Basic - Shelves under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

25-09-4

Detail 22141885

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Lids at condiment station. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22141897

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22141880

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22141884

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour is not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 21712591

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 21712602

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink next to cook line. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21712598

Intermediate - 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.

31B-02-4

Detail 21712600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice Machine. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21712601

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.

23-24-4

Detail 21712599

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven at cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 21712595

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and yellow cutting boards under preparation table in the back kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21712594

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink at preparation table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21712603

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of single service item fron counter. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21712596

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear container above three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 21712593

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at walk-in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 21712589

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

51-13-4

Detail 21712592

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

25-05-4

Detail 21712590

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and lids stored on floor at front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21712588

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At preparation table cooked line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21712597

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Maseca flour no labeled next to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 21

41-07-4

Detail 21516391

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored over prep table. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

12A-19-4

Detail 21516381

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Cook properly left cook line to wash hands after handling raw food, hand wash sink is broken with no source of hot water. Educated cook, and he used a different sink. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 21516376

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm. Sanitizer ran out. Replaced by owner, now 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21516392

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sausage in refrigerated drawers on cooks line. Owner reorganized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 21516374

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Wall Air Conditioning units drain into hand wash sinks.

22-02-4

Detail 21516386

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance: - soda nozzles soiled - vegetable chopper soiled

31B-03-4

Detail 21516383

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cash register. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21516385

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near entrance to walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 21516387

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, small board at front counter, also red and green boards in rear prep area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21516389

Basic - Employee beverage container over food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21516373

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

14-11-5

Detail 21516372

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink at cashier station detaching from wall.

10-08-5

Detail 21516379

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21516390

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In front station, and in prep areas.

22-08-4

Detail 21516377

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

23-03-4

Detail 21516375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - beverage dispenser trays under juice/horchata - walk in cooler fans soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21516384

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-08-4

Detail 21516380

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob does not work at hand wash sink on cooks line.

25-05-4

Detail 21516382

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go containers stored on floor near entrance to kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 21516388

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21516378

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in tub under beverage station not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 20936066

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items stored in grocery bags in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 20936060

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over soup, raw shell eggs over tortillas in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20936064

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork rendering 71f overnight

03A-02-5

Detail 20936051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork renderings 71f overnight. Discarded. Shredded cheese 67f less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 20936054

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31A-11-4

Detail 20936057

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap in hws by front counter. Corrected On-Site

53A-15-4

Detail 20936062

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

02C-02-5

Detail 20936061

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in cooler from yesterday not dated. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20936063

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.

32-12-5

Detail 20936059

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 20936053

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 20936065

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

10-17-4

Detail 20936055

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between make tables.

22-08-4

Detail 20936050

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20936067

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in ladies restroom.

23-03-4

Detail 20936058

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen.

35B-03-4

Detail 20936052

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear storage door.

22-16-4

Detail 20936056

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of standing water.

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20444816

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper blade. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20444819

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink not accessible, plastic tub in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20444814

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sliced peppers in hand washing sink by triple sink.

21-05-5

Detail 20444817

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Apron used to cover cilantro in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20444812

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between make table and steam table. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20444818

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in corn meal.

36-62-4

Detail 20444815

Basic - Light not functioning. In hood system.

14-17-4

Detail 20444813

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.