Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
58
Score
Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine not washing/rinsing”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200 rechecked after adding water . 200 ppm
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Operator did not changed dates on carnitas, lengua , chicken tinga , chorizo all pulled from freezer yesterday.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles stored by three compartment sink. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dm chlorine not working , operator is looking to replace machine.
16-55-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing meat at room temperature , operator place in walk in cooler.
06-01-5
58
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine chemicals not properly working **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Owner is planning to removed **Time Extended**
16-55-4
95
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Lysol,bottle with no label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Christopher who has been in restaurant for a year Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Per manager has appointment next week.Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine chemicals not properly working **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños and cilantro stored over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon kept on reach in reach in cooler located by steam well not been used. Temperature of 50F Cotija cheese kept in reach in cooler overnight with temperature of 48F, shredded lettuce kept overnight in reach in cooler located by steam well with temperature of 50F , raw bacon kept overnight with temperature of 50F **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 pork stored over cooked pork in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw bacon kept on reach in reach in cooler located by steam well not been used. Temperature of 50F Cotija cheese kept in reach in cooler ivernight with temperature of 48F, shredded lettuce kept overnight in reach in cooler located by steam well with temperature of 50F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sour cream mayonnaise mixture ambient cooling for 4 hrs within temperature of 49F, **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Condiment bottles stored inside hands ink located in three compartment. sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Christopher who has been in restaurant for a year Warning** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, no paper towels in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof for one employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Lysol,bottle with no label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White residue on ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine chemicals not properly working **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños and cilantro stored over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
26
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening Milk opened two days ago no date marked. .
02C-03-5
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. No proof for some employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles stored by dish machine not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup located in clean prep table over to go lids.
12B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign located in employee bathroom and sink located next to three bay sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per owner dish machine is out of service.
16-55-4
43
Jun 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored over cheese on walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee charged customers and then proceeded to put gloves on and start cooking. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Raw tuna and raw salmon sold on restaurant for hand rolls advertised only on restaurant display. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris under cooling drawers at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cooking while wearing a bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee drinking from a open container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
47
Feb 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels hand sinks by kitchen entrance.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front of three bay sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Light not functioning.No light inside walk in cooler.
36-62-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine not washing/rinsing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria.
How does Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria 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 Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Taco Mexican Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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