El Delicioso Mexican Food

15771 S Apopka Vineland Rd Unit E4, Orlando, FL 32821

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

El Delicioso Mexican Food appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting El Delicioso Mexican Food on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (127F - Hot Holding); chicken (128F - Hot Holding) in unit less then four hours, operator increased temperature in hotwell **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in shredded chicken in hotwell **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jul 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans improperly cooled

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans (54F - Cooling) operator states made night prior, in bottom of make table

03D-02-5

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/ **Corrected On-Site**

50-08-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish over shredded pork in black reach in. Shell eggs over tortillas in make table

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (84F - Hot Holding) operator states out less then one four hours, will reheat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese; (63F - Cold Holding). On counter top, operator states out of cooler less then one hour, placed in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep pot covered

03D-15-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle in front area **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped straws and forks behind front counter

25-06-4

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. Items in counter cooler

02D-03-4

Nov 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Reach in freezer soiled with food debris Advised operator to clean out freezers **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food storage containers not inverted above reach in cooler next to grill Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead lizard behind Pepsi reach in cooler Operator cleaned up dead lizard **Corrected On-Site**

35A-06-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sodas stored on floor Operator removed off floor stored 6 inches off floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to grill broken and dirty Advised operator to replace gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Delicioso Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Delicioso Mexican Food on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Delicioso Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Delicioso Mexican Food.

How does El Delicioso Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

El Delicioso Mexican Food most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has El Delicioso Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Delicioso Mexican Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Delicioso Mexican Food 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 El Delicioso Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Delicioso Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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