Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Live” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Altamonte Springs restaurants, the typical score is 76; Fuzzy's Taco Shop is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/25. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Operator renewed license during callback, confirmation 257078952. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. No pests present. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -product in cook line reach in cooler on cook line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (45F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line reach in cooler 2 overnight. Operator discarded product, will monitor unit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -bar 3 compartment sink quat greater than 400ppm. Asked employee to add more water. Please follow instructions on sanitizer container. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -bottom of ice scoop holder slightly soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized.
10-12-5
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee started to put on gloves after entering kitchen without washing hands. Another employee observed, reminded employee to wash hands prior to putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of aluminum pans, to go containers on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. I small flying insect under prep sink 1 small dying insect on dish are?
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some of the t certificates are missing the trainers certificate number and trainers signature.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee dumped a sanitizer bucket on hand sink by dish area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee at bar drinking from a open cup.
12B-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Provided operator with choking poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
61
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -employee handled raw meat, removed gloves, but washed hands in cold water only. Advised. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-19-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. -air curtain at garage door not in operation. Garage door is open and facility has an open kitchen. Per operator, unit being replaced. Operator shall keep garage door closed until air curtain repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -air curtain at bar garage door not working. Small flying insect at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35B-05-4
67
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food being prepared outside. -garage door open at time of inspection, air curtain not operating. Facility has an open kitchen. Operator called for repair and will closed garage door until repair completed.
08B-32-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -missing in womens restroom.
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuzzy's Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuzzy's Taco Shop on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuzzy's Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fuzzy's Taco Shop.
How does Fuzzy's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fuzzy's Taco Shop 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 Fuzzy's Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuzzy's Taco Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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