Mexas Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Mexas Tacos has 13 inspections in the public record. Mexas Tacos was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Mexas Tacos squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Coolers and dry storage added to separate building next to restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom are not available during all hours of operation for this establishment and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. -Gas station where bathrooms are located closes at 11pm, establishment closes at 1am-2am depending on day. Advised operator that access must be granted at all times, or the establishment hours must coincide with the gas station where the bathrooms are located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
32-13-5
78
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Coolers and dry storage added to separate building next to restaurant **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in queso on top of make table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles on tables in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom are not available during all hours of operation for this establishment and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. -Gas station where bathrooms are located closes at 11pm, establishment closes at 1am-2am depending on day. Advised operator that access must be granted at all times, or the establishment hours must coincide with the gas station where the bathrooms are located. **Warning**
32-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in kitchen, case of plastic water bottles **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over corn in reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter near ice machine 7/10/24 installation date
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles on tables in kitchen
12B-07-4
70
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near reaching coolers - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over who,e muscle beef in reach in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pastor (113F - Hot Holding); chicken (118F - Hot Holding); beef (113F - Hot Holding) in hot box in kitchen. Operator states in unit less then 4 hours. Will reheat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near reaching coolers
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish
31B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in reach in cooler next to back door **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink, closet to back door
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda at bar, bottled water near prep table closest to triple sink
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at bar
25-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler behind front counter
51-11-4
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Operator states installation by 3/27, waiting on sink delivery and installation **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tongue over cooked chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in two door cooler near handsink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
55
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in two door cooler near handsink **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. ground beef (118F - Hot Holding); tongue (119F - Hot Holding); chorizo (123F - Hot Holding) On flattop less then 4 hours, will reheat to 1650F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two cooks begin food prep without washing hands first. Coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tongue over cooked chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Juice bar added. Added second handsink. Ice machine removed **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
47
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
61
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef from yesterday (49F - Cooling); **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination./ sauces front area **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef from yesterday (49F - Cooling); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44f cold holding cook line **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink./ employee washing hands in the 3 comp sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PAULO COTERA 5/21/17
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Employee hand sink not operational cook line - no running sink in disrepair **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./ employee wearing a watch
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ gasket cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor./ sodas , oil cook line
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./ employee bathrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexas Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexas Tacos on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexas Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mexas Tacos.
How does Mexas Tacos compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mexas Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mexas Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexas Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexas Tacos 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 Mexas Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexas Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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