El Taco Fiesta

1346 E Semoran Blvd, Vin 5454, Apopka, FL 32703

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Taco Fiesta has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Apopka restaurants, the typical score is 78; El Taco Fiesta is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Current employees over 4 months have no proof of employee food safety training **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found (1) live flying insect in truck **Warning**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink has produce and garbage stored in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mazola cooking oil on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-17-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas 65f in cooler for (1) hour, moved to different cooler for immediate temperature recovery

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo sitting out 85f, operator moved to hot holding unit for immediate temperature recovery

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handouts

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing off top door to make station cooler

14-11-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on make station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Fiesta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taco Fiesta on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taco Fiesta?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taco Fiesta.

How does El Taco Fiesta compare to other restaurants in Apopka?

El Taco Fiesta most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Apopka average of 78.

Has El Taco Fiesta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Taco Fiesta have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taco Fiesta 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 Taco Fiesta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Taco Fiesta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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