Tacos El Rancho
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
82
Score
Tacos El Rancho appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Tony's certificate is expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some tiles breaking
36-32-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper use lining cilantro **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cutting chicken while wearing a watch . **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle touching rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork been thawed on standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator is partially cooking beef in slices. Educated operator on non-continuous cooking methods and requirements. Provided operator with form
03C-89-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight build up
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and drink on prep table while cutting raw meat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle in dry bean container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer for surfaces not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with oil not labeled located next to prep table. Spray bottle with lime juice not labeled inside of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with flor de Jamaica water on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. For one employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Over 20 degrees F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Expired test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing food while wearing a watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on walk in cooler have dust.
23-03-4
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Ranchero beef prepared on 7-12-2022 .
01B-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Soufflé cup use to scoop cotija cheese in front reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee purses on top of oil gallons in area close to office. Water bottle stored next to cutting board. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave over steam table.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Ice shut out in self service soda machine has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Rancho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Rancho on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Rancho?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Rancho.
How does Tacos El Rancho compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tacos El Rancho most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tacos El Rancho's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El Rancho have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos El Rancho 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 Rancho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Rancho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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