Hunger Street Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hunger Street Tacos, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Hunger Street Tacos' 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees on shift
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution 300ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed in walk in cooler cooked black beans, cooked rice, raw tomato purée. Brisket dated 7/11, Tinga dated 6/24 **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf over Food next to vacuum seal machine **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Ice shut in outside soda machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed in walk in cooler cooked black beans, cooked rice, raw tomato puree. Corn tortillas. Brisket marked 7/11, Tinga marked 6/24 **Warning**
03G-54-1
52
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No high temperatures test strips for dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to walk in cooler
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Plan has been submitted and received waiting on approval
03G-50-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the cooks line
36-24-5
74
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Two missing tiles in different areas of the ceiling located at the dish wash/prep area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling located in the ware wash area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of container of spice **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from push cart **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In cooks line storage area under the stoves
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dump sink by the ware washing machine
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hunger Street Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hunger Street Tacos on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hunger Street Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hunger Street Tacos.
How does Hunger Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Hunger Street Tacos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Hunger Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hunger Street Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hunger Street Tacos 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 Hunger Street Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hunger Street Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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