El Taco Grande

1200 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, El Taco Grande has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“No heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in DeLand average 73, so El Taco Grande is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Steam table black beans (120F - Hot Holding)/2 hours. Operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided poster and it was posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green salsa 45F/40 minutes on top of maketable .. Operator placed underneath . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Teresa Juarez 9-17-2023.

53A-03-7

Aug 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**

16-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Grande last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taco Grande on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taco Grande?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taco Grande.

How does El Taco Grande compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

El Taco Grande most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taco Grande have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taco Grande 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 Grande inspected?

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

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