Quesa Loco
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Quesa Loco has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 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 three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No currently certified food service manager on duty” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Orlando restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in steam table less than 2 hours 103-110 per employee . Employee turned on steamer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp ceviche made two days ago per employee. Operator had employee date mark. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
78
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stand up reach in at entrance to kitchen holding cheese bags ; cheese (50F - Cold holding); beef ( per operator 10 mins) (48-50F - Cooling); rolled tacos (48-50F - Cooling) per employee items in reach in less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in another cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Cheese 46-48, chicken 46-48, rolled tacos 46-50 cooling per operator less than 2 hours. Operator removed all items from cooler and moved to freezer for temperature recovery. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in steam table less than 2 hours 103-110 per employee . Employee turned on steamer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp ceviche made two days ago per employee. Operator had employee date mark. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
67
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
43
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice ( cooling overnight in reach in cooler per operator.) (49 F - Cold Holding) operator discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice ( cooling overnight in reach in cooler per operator.) (49 F - Cold Holding) operator discarded
03A-02-5
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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo cups and multiple bowls in rice, sauces, ceviche. Operator removed all bowls from products and educated staff to use scoops with handles. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing at room temperature per operator on rolling cart by mop sink.
06-01-5
61
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/ Manager on duty arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Behind the bar and next to pickup window. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quesa Loco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quesa Loco on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quesa Loco?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quesa Loco.
How does Quesa Loco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Quesa Loco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Quesa Loco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quesa Loco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Quesa Loco 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 Quesa Loco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quesa Loco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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