Tacos Amuco

8004 Mandarin Ave, Vin 0288, Orlando, FL 32819
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Tacos Amuco appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

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

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside facet to Kiki stop store
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corn tortillas in black non food grade bag. Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
58
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Gave operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator picked up bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 64F 7 day warning issued Rene Pichardo **Warning**
27-24-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Food truck is missing driver side wheel so it is not moveable.
51-35-1
58
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Amuco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Amuco on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Amuco?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Amuco.

How does Tacos Amuco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Tacos Amuco most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Tacos Amuco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Amuco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos Amuco 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 Tacos Amuco inspected?

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