Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen

1341 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Park restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling onto the floor at prep station

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station.

14-11-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flautas in chest freezer. Operator covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handle for cold water in prep Handwash sink

29-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer

14-69-4

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor 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. All items kept in walk in cooler overnight Raw beef 57F, black beans 54F, birria broth 53F, adobo sauce 55F, red beans 56F, chicken broth 55F, cooked pasta 56F, yellow rice 56F, white rice 55F, chorizo 54F, raw bacon 54F, cheesecake chimichanga 53F, shredded cheese 53F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: rice 50F, cooked pasta 50F per operator food has been in cooler only for two hours. **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items mentioned below kept on overnight in walk in cooler. Raw beef 57F, black beans 54F, birria broth 53F, adobo sauce 55F, red beans 56F, chicken broth 55F, cooked pasta 56F, yellow rice 56F, white rice 55F, chorizo 54F, raw bacon 54F, cheesecake chimichanga 53F, shredded cheese 53F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**

01B-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Walk-in cooler with temperature of 55F **Time Extended**

14-74-7

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex and sanitizer in spray bottle stored on storage shelf with dry goods.Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro in reach in cooler at prep area lined with paper towel. Operator removed and lined with wax paper **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle stored on dry good storage shelf not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter located over stove on cooks line has grease build up

23-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has opening on top part of door

35B-01-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shrimp in walk in stored in white non food grade container **Corrected On-Site**

14-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar has scrubbers in the sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cooks line and microwave at prep area

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of interior of reach in freezer

22-16-4

Sep 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen.

How does Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen 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 Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ta' Chingon Mexican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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