Black Rooster Taqueria

1323 N Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Black Rooster Taqueria 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Black Rooster Taqueria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced tomatoes dated 1/22

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Diced tomatoes dated 1/22

01B-13-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to flat top **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

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 rack **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink cook line blocked by cart Operator moved cart **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kits expired 2019 and 2023

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor back store room with mop sink Operator removed oil off floor

08B-38-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat greens in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan plastic lid cracked/chipped - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**

14-38-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small make table. Per operator following items in cooler less than 2 hours: Shrimp 57° Shredded mozzarella 5° Chorizo 52° Roasted poblanos 49° Carne asada 47° Operator removed items and iced for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with Dbpr written time plan **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in front hand sink

31A-11-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink in need of repair

29-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan plastic lid cracked/chipped

14-38-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Rooster Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Rooster Taqueria on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Black Rooster Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Black Rooster Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Black Rooster Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Rooster Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Rooster Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Black Rooster Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black Rooster Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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