Tacos El Charro

929 W. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32805

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tacos El Charro has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked pork in freezer

02C-04-5

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -knife blade on knife at reach in make table

14-12-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Recheck 20 minutes later 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee drank from bottle of water, handled trash bag, took off gloves and didn't wash hands before putting on new gloves. Educated operator.

12A-07-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

35B-14-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -on floor in outdoor storage shed

25-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler

14-11-5

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -no datemarking - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -ibuprofen with soufflé cups.

41-07-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); chicken pastor (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); all held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); chicken pastor (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); all held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.-provided a copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on make table -pan on stove encrusted

22-02-4

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -no datemarking

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Charro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Charro on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Charro?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Charro.

How does Tacos El Charro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Tacos El Charro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Tacos El Charro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Charro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Charro 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 El Charro inspected?

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

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