El Taco Loco

4822 N Highway 17, Vin 3230, De Leon Springs, FL 32130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Taco Loco has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

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

The city-wide average is 79, putting El Taco Loco squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork at 95°f at cook line. Removed from stove 20 minutes prior. Operator began reheating process.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese at 44°f in reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

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

02C-02-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

22-12-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicharrones (skin with meat fried) at 79°f. Operator prepared 1.5 hours ago. Operator moved to cooler. Provided operator with time as a public health form. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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.

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. -cooked chicken, beef and pork in reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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

23-03-4

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

22-16-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Loco last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at El Taco Loco?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taco Loco.

How does El Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in De Leon Springs?

El Taco Loco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the De Leon Springs average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Taco Loco have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taco Loco 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 Loco inspected?

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

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