La Takeria Tacos

830 Laura St, Casselberry, FL 32707
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, La Takeria Tacos has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 66, which La Takeria Tacos' 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -hood filters accumulation of grease
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stored dishes in kitchen not inverted or protected
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hand bag stored with food storage
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
51-15-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. -grease receptacle behind building
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door at restrooms
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing in standing water
06-01-5
61
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - next to cook line
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - men's restroom - at front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at cookline
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on cook line cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - bottled water on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. - cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand wash sink at cookline
29-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - inside bulk beans
14-01-5
45
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken 46f on cookline reach in -beef 46f on cookline reach in -employee states just had put for prep <2 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -faucet in kitchen -mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. - upright cooler
05-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jackets and beverage on front counter with single use napkins
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - under cooking equipment
23-03-4
55
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Takeria Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Takeria Tacos on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Takeria Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Takeria Tacos.

How does La Takeria Tacos compare to other restaurants in Casselberry?

La Takeria Tacos most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Casselberry average of 66.

Has La Takeria Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Takeria Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Takeria Tacos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Takeria Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Takeria Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.