Del Taco
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Del Taco has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Del Taco's latest score of 67 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shredder interior soiled Interior of dicer soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in diced onions container in reach in cooler next to ice machine
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back prep area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next taco assembly station and in walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected on drive thru section of establishment , operator placed in a protected container Black single service forks not all inverted , operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. guacamole with tomatoes cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./guacamole with tomatoes cold holding at 47F for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./soda nozzles interior soiled/dining room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./bucket of water inside hand sink/kitchen cook line/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/observed 4 employees working but no certified manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./hand sink at drive through.
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./only three out of twenty plus employee certificates available.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./four blue filters at back kitchen/ **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing./back kitchen dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./ceiling tiles showed water damage/dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./outside walk in cooler and mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./standing water by 3 compartment sink and back kitchen hand sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./an open bag of beans on storage room floor/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./cook line reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled/hot box next to cook line hand sink. Cook line reach in freezer rim soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
22
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. - nozzle on water urn - probe thermometers - coke nozzle
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - container of squeeze bottles stored on handsink in warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter at ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near ice machine - near bathrooms
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - small chest freezer near fryers
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - walk-in cooler shelves - exterior of fryers - wall fan - hood filters - cabinet at beverage station in dining room **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - case of napkins on the floor below front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind ice machine - caulking at three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small prep table next to flat grill
14-09-4
35
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In unit less than 2 hours, per manager. Items were changed out and temperature was adjusted on steam well. pinto beans 120F rice 116F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Round fan on top of hot box Hood filters Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over make table
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 areas having drinks on tables
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple floor draibs
36-73-4
61
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks.Employee placed shermitt over regular gloves and handled raw beef.Employee took the gloves out and was in the process of handling food.Educated operator how to use the shermitts. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese,48 f held less than four hours stated operator.Emailed operator time as a public health control form.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Two small flying insects by the mop sink area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Ice nozzle is soiled in dining room.
22-02-4
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 - Floor and wall junctures not coved throughout the establishment.
36-08-4
Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Sandwich station area.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Ceiling tile is peeling by the back line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Above three comp sink area.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs stored on walk in cooler door.
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Above three comp sink area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Residue build up by three comp sink area.Side of walk in cooler door is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
35B-05-4
Basic - Plastic lids in poor condition.Gaskets in poor repair at heated cabinet.
14-12-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped lettuce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves ,dry storage shelves and reach in cooler by drive thru area shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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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 Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Del Taco have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Del Taco 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 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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