Hot Taco Street Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Hot Taco Street Taqueria has eight inspections in the public record. Hot Taco Street Taqueria was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Hot Taco Street Taqueria on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at hot well table at cooks line is stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaner in hand washing sink at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on slicer in prep area Keys on prep table where table mixer is stored **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with dry rice at storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler,per operator opened over 24 hours **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At cylinder ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker placed at top of splitter, explained to operator vacuum breaker needs to be added to both sides at bottom of splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso dip temping at 128F inhot holding cabinet at entrance of cooks line, operator reheated to 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on shelf next to microwave at cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small black bowls used in seasonings on shelf's with plates at cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed small tile missing above shelving with plates at cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Spanish copy to operator and she filled out and had employees working sign **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach in dish area. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in bins of rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen along hood
36-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth under peeled onions in walk in cooler Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases in outside storage area on floor Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken to the bottom of the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (118F - Hot Holding), operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator put it in the dish pit to have it cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with liquid and no label, operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
47
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Tres leches cake made at Chef's home, 1 full hotel pan. Explained food preparation needs to be at the licensed establishment.
01A-03-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in cook line not touching food
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Tres leches cake made at Chef's home, 1 full hotel pan. Explained food preparation needs to be at the licensed establishment.
01B-04-5
64
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef under raw chicken in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
86
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Taco Street Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Taco Street Taqueria on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Taco Street Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hot Taco Street Taqueria.
How does Hot Taco Street Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Hot Taco Street Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Hot Taco Street Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Taco Street Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hot Taco Street Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hot Taco Street Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Taco Street Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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