El Perico Taqueria

9 Jerico Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at El Perico Taqueria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

The city-wide average is 88, putting El Perico Taqueria squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under , besides and behind equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink, operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in refrigerator.

29-49-6

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed between equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white chest unit.

22-16-4

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in black refrigerator.

22-16-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

29-04-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup lids in sink. Operator removed cup lids.

31A-11-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink, operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled countertops.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

29-04-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.

22-08-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink, operator removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board.

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white refrigerator.

22-16-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and between equipment.

36-73-4

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink, operator removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in refrigerator.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Perico Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Perico Taqueria on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Perico Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Perico Taqueria.

How does El Perico Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

El Perico Taqueria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Auburndale average of 88.

Has El Perico Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Perico Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Perico Taqueria 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 El Perico Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Perico Taqueria is inspected around five times per year on average.

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