Chronic Taco
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Chronic Taco has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Chronic Taco on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Small tongs near pizza station not all inverted , operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack in dry storage shelves, operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In clean equipment shelves next to ice machine in back prep area
24-08-4
86
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 opened pn Monday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic third pan cracked next to dish machine Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over dishwashing station
41-17-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in both unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present rear exit door.
35B-05-4
74
Aug 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
35B-05-4
55
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets on reach in cooler of grill
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up under grill and salamander
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front reach in for make table.
29-49-6
82
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at line. Side of hot box/steamer on cook line soiled. Hood filters and surrounding wall soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open drink containers on prep table next to diced tomatoes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on dry wiping clothe on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain has build up, near ice machine
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at line. Side of hot box/steamer on cook line soiled. Hood filters and surrounding wall soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in bag on prep table, at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White cheese sauce 104F Per operator items were in holding unit less than 1hr. Corrected 167F
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in dry beans. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler below grill oiled. Inside bottom reach in cooler soiled. Stove with 4 eyes and side of hot box on line. Dry storage shelves on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pulled pork in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chronic Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chronic Taco on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chronic Taco?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chronic Taco.
How does Chronic Taco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chronic Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chronic Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chronic Taco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chronic Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chronic Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chronic Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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