Taco De Oro #5

3939 Hwy 41, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Taco De Oro #5 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Taco De Oro #5's latest score of 64 falls below the Land O' Lakes average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Raw sausage above flour wraps in vertical cooler. Operator moved sausage to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting band stained on prep counter

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled it **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty table , operator washed it properly and stored it in container **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided a hand sign to operator **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. -Garden hose attached to car wash as water source **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: observed a green hose. **Time Extended**

29-04-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -Running waste water directly from truck to grease trap and portable waste water tank on outside of trailer. Has proper waste water tank underneath and will disconnect exterior to use connected tank **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Running waste water directly from truck to grease trap and portable waste water tank on outside of trailer. Has proper waste water tank underneath. Still observed **Admin Complaint**

28-09-5

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork at 45F Operator states temperature was taken at noon, 41F Operator placed ice bag over top of pork in reach-in cooler, pats of pork at 43F, some still at 45F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. -Garden hose attached to car wash as water source **Warning**

29-04-4

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Umberto S. states he has certification at another truck **Warning**

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Stove top **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. -Running waste water directly from truck to grease trap and portable waste water tank on outside of trailer. Has proper waste water tank underneath and will disconnect exterior to use connected tank **Warning**

28-09-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -In bucket next to three compartment sink. Operator changed bucket and refilled with only chlorine, to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-03-4

Dec 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco De Oro #5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco De Oro #5 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco De Oro #5?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco De Oro #5.

How does Taco De Oro #5 compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?

Taco De Oro #5 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.

Has Taco De Oro #5's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco De Oro #5 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco De Oro #5 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 Taco De Oro #5 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco De Oro #5 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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