Botanico Tacos & Tequila
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
18
Score
Public records show five inspections at Botanico Tacos & Tequila stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 22 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Mount Dora facility scores 69, putting Botanico Tacos & Tequila on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 500+++ ppm.operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over ranch and Bbq sauce in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26
50-17-3
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. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. Soda nozzles at the bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with container with meat. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit
16-37-1
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. One new employee. Provided firm. Employee filled out and signed and operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice Black beans Cooked pork **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in the kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container in dry storage. In red bean container in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cook oil Soy sauce Lemon and lettuce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desert in cold holding until at front counter. Rice pudding and flan.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
18
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator for five and a half hours. Corn (53F - Cooling); Black beans (91F - Cooling)
03D-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary 400+++. Operator changed water. Rechecked. 200 ppm.
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from two days prior Cooked pork belly (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from two days prior Cooked pork belly (47F - Cold Holding) Corn (53F - Cooling); Black beans (91F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In thick plastic containers covered Corn (53F - Cooling); Black beans (91F - Cooling)
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as dump sink. Hand sink in the kitchen used to store dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans and rice in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in the kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line Floor in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Guac with tomatoes container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Employee bag on vegetable juices in dry storage Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over sauces and salsa in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled" **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One build at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil in the kitchen. Rice on floor in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
16
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of clear liquid stored in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun nozzle at front bar - white cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - outside bar hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - outside bar hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Peppers and limes in walk-in cooler. -bag n box soda in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave located in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 missing lights in hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind grills.
36-27-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers in dry storage area.
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
22
Nov 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Botanico Tacos & Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Botanico Tacos & Tequila on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Botanico Tacos & Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Botanico Tacos & Tequila.
How does Botanico Tacos & Tequila compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Botanico Tacos & Tequila most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Botanico Tacos & Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Botanico Tacos & Tequila have averaged around 22 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Botanico Tacos & Tequila means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Botanico Tacos & Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Botanico Tacos & Tequila is inspected around three times per year on average.
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