Taco Maker Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taco Maker Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Taco Maker Mexican Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw steak in bottom of front counter cooler Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (120F - Hot Holding) recheck 171Fchicken (121F - Hot Holding)recheck 175F operator put on stove and reheated **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in front counter hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. He put on a beard guard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees working front making orders front counter Employee put on a hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 doors to reach in cooler front counter Operator has ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area
14-69-4
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Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle hanging on bag in box beverage shelf Operator moved spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. New employee missing Filled out during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in bottom of front counter make table Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave front counter
22-08-4
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish sink Put towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler door front counter Plastic strip on bottom of freezer broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding beans. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water in reach in cooler front counter Removed bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone at prep table . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./ employee wearing a watch
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./ upper part front area **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Maker Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Maker Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Maker Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Maker Mexican Grill.
How does Taco Maker Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Taco Maker Mexican Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Taco Maker Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Maker Mexican Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Maker Mexican Grill 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 Maker Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Maker Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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