Quesa Loco
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Quesa Loco six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, showing up three times.
Quesa Loco's latest score of 61 falls below the Apopka average of 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking -operator added correct time mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -at hand wash sink next to ice machine
36-64-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fruit reach in cooler seals soiled
23-03-4
61
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several chemicals stored on same shelf with food products and gloves employees wear for food prep thought facility on numerous shelves**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 lbs of cooked beef in chili sauce sitting on stovetop over night 92°, more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 lbs of beef in chili stored on stove top over night 92°;
03B-01-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to sugar bin cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind chemical shelf has hole in wall
36-24-5
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 sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled with dust and food debris **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower stored in dry storage on top of sodas to be served to customers **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 1/2 cut in use avocado with label still attached, stored with cut limes, manager removed and retrained staff on removing labels washing all produce before being cut and served **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen
36-11-4
41
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bowl stored inside pico **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen area
36-11-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Used cooking oil receptacle on ground outside back door
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green cleaner not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Big pot of beef on floor on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. MASA has scoop in product **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Queso in sink - operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jul 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with handout
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quesa Loco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quesa Loco on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quesa Loco?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quesa Loco.
How does Quesa Loco compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Quesa Loco most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Quesa Loco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Quesa Loco have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quesa Loco 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 Quesa Loco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quesa Loco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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