Tacos Chiapas

4060 Hwy 19 A, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024

Score

High Risk

Tacos Chiapas has been inspected three times since 2023. Tacos Chiapas was last inspected on Oct 2, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Mount Dora average 69, so Tacos Chiapas trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board

22-02-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. - flat tire on back side

51-36-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. -Missing tongue hitch

51-35-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of burner top

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

35B-01-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

36-24-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cooking surface on flat top grill.

22-02-4

Basic - Soiled floors.

36-10-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

36-12-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - exterior of all equipment.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Chiapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Chiapas on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Chiapas?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Chiapas.

How does Tacos Chiapas compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Tacos Chiapas most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Tacos Chiapas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos Chiapas have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tacos Chiapas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tacos Chiapas inspected?

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

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