Taco Kat

11 S Court Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taco Kat stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Taco Kat on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women bathroom door

32-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Oranges and limes over packaged cut lettuce and cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator immediately moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in churros freezer. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Utensil's in dipper well with water turned off. Operator immediately turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persons. Immediately dined beard guards. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle on top of drawer cooler of flat top grill **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in hot box 127F approximately 1 hour per operator. Operator immediately moved to oven to reheat to 167F for temperature recovery. Reheated to 193F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested several times chlorine reading 0ppm. Retested after adjusting sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-49-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had whisk in basin **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage On prep table in main kitchen area. Employee beverage on prep table while employee cuts onions and Avacado. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in Hand sink by grill area **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in warewash area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed oil **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Kat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Kat on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Kat?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Kat.

How does Taco Kat compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taco Kat most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Taco Kat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Kat have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Kat 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 Kat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Kat is inspected around two times per year on average.

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