Del Taco
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Del Taco has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Del Taco is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hose side of splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small prep cooler: pork, cheese sticks, fish 45-46F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small prep cooler: pork, cheese sticks, fish 45-46F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged shredded lettuce on walk in cooler floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior edge of chest freezer by fry station Ice chute at lobby drink station
23-03-4
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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, for some employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Mold like substance on ice shut out located at self serve machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Metal pan use to scoop rice, found inside rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap on back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Blue gloves and card board on dumpster floor.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Metal rack kept on dumpster area**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
33-30-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Spoons and forks kept on drive thru and dinning room. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
50
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.Employee came inside building and went into walk in cooler No hand wash. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1small flying insect on dinning room 1 small on dish area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Chemical bottle stored next to quesadilla presser on cook line. Sanitizer bucket stored over sugar bags on drive thru area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Hand wash sink by walk in cooler and dish area reaching 80F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.Water reaching 86F.
27-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling tiles by walk in cooler .
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cooking while wearing multiple bracelets. Employee wearing a diamond ring. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Multiple boxes around dumpster pad.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Multiple walls on dish area .
36-27-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Metal rack stored on dumpster area. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
35
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the body without a dry cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items.Employee with open wounds in elbows working in kitchen and handling dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
11-23-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1live flying insect in front counter.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken tenders stored on prep table in front of fryers with temperature of 109F. Manager threw away **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Forks,spoons and knifes in front counter.
25-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling tiles over make table have dust .
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Small gap in back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs hanging from hot box handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris. Outside of freezer in front of fryers have debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Del Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Del Taco on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Taco?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Del Taco.
How does Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Del Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Del Taco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Del 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 Del Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Del Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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