Que Chicos Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Que Chicos Tacos has four inspections in the public record. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Que Chicos Tacos' latest score is in line with the Orlando average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Many items - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only have for Mario - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of food truck top and bottom - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef ln bottom of reach in cooler with cooked items
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); raw churiso (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (63F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (73F - Cold Holding); raw beef (67-68F - Cold Holding) cooked tongue (59-61F - Cold Holding); broth (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef ambient (63F - Cold Holding); cooked pork stomach (61F - Cold Holding); cooked pork skin (62F - Cold Holding); queso dip (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); Cotija cheese (57F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs ambient (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); refried beans (61F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat fries and barri
08A-02-6
High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Raw chicken that operator said brought from home Raw Beef stored at home
01A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table; raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); raw churiso (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (63F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (73F - Cold Holding); raw beef (67-68F - Cold Holding) cooked tongue (59-61F - Cold Holding); broth (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef ambient (63F - Cold Holding); cooked pork stomach (61F - Cold Holding); cooked pork skin (62F - Cold Holding); queso dip (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); Cotija cheese (57F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs ambient (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); refried beans (61F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board prep area and make table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Full of items Operator removed
31A-09-4
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. Had form but not filled out. Filled out during inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Many items
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only have for Mario
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of food truck top and bottom
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives stored between wall and prep table
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Either unit
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all equipment Gasket on reach in freezer Fans in top of food truck
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler and make cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of make table And prep shelf
25-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table and reach All items out of temperature
14-74-7
17
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. In sewer drain at commissary Priority: Intermediate
28-09-5
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator prepped food in reach in cooler yesterday. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Priority: Basic
50-04-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Heads of iceberg lettuce over salsas, cheese, several ready to eat. Priority: Basic
08B-17-4
55
May 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flat top grill soiled.
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Que Chicos Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Que Chicos Tacos on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Que Chicos Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Que Chicos Tacos.
How does Que Chicos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Que Chicos Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Que Chicos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Que Chicos Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Que Chicos 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.
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