Tacos Don Andres

8281 Champions Gate Blvd, Davenport, FL 33896
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tacos Don Andres 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Davenport restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over hot sauce Shelled eggs over pan of prepped mixed vegetables Both in reach in cooler in side storage area **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (120F - Hot Holding); rice (117F - Hot Holding) Both in hot holding cabinet less than 4 hours per operator Operator put on stove to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by blender bottle and wiping cloth in handwashing sink at front counter
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came in during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in dish area Operator has work order in for dispenser **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical on shelf near bar **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. One in shrimp in reach in cooler drawer under grill **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep counter on cookline next to steam table
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack above 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding cabinet door does not seal shut Torn gasket on reach in freezer in side storage area Reach in cooler drawer under grill - handle broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in side storage area **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados in make table on cookline next to kitchen entrance with produce stickers still on
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wiping cloth in front counter handwashing sink One hanging on back handwashing sink
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table on cookline closest to kitchen entrance Cooler in side storage area
29-49-6
25
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes and bowls - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in drawers throughout - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over prepped vegetables in glass door reach in cooler. Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) per operator for one hour.put all items on ice to bring down temperatures **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in handwashing sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer Operator labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in guacamole and hot sauce Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes and bowls
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several in back prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wood prep table and make table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Outside of hot box
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in drawers throughout
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
19
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain medication over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp and fish under raw beef and chicken. Operator moved beef and chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the back door, operator secured them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 male employees without beard guard. Employees put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 male employees without hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 85 seats at establishment, licensed with 48 seats. Provided and reviewed change seating form with owner.
51-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bin without cover, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall before 3 compartment sink is dusty
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By hand wash sink in bar area, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli container in sugar bin, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
35
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated when opened.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. End states shrimp cooked in lime juice but is raw and marinated in lime juice. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing only. Advised to wash rinse and sanitize prior use.
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Facility has tin foil taped to drip pan at food and hood filters
23-03-4
58
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Don Andres last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Don Andres on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Don Andres?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos Don Andres.

How does Tacos Don Andres compare to other restaurants in Davenport?

Tacos Don Andres most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Davenport average of 85.

Has Tacos Don Andres' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Don Andres have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Don Andres means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tacos Don Andres inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Don Andres is inspected around three times per year on average.