Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
41
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee rinsed hands and dried hand on apron. Educated on proper washing and drying.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked tripe in container with raw beef and raw chicken, each individually portioned in ziplock bags with no leakage.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food paper used to drain grease from peppers. Non food grade bags used to store beef in cooler next to handwashing sink. Non food grade bags used to store chicken in reach in freezer in storage room near dining room.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on proper handwashing at designated area.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near reach in cooler blocked with stools. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chili pepper inside hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In Restroom in the storage room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In Restroom in the storage room.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pot and cutting board stored on floor near cooks line.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal stored in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored near deep dryer. Cases of water stored on the floor in storage room near dining room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer in storage room near front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door at the back of the kitchen and in storage room in dining area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawed at room temperature on the floor in second storage room near dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
22
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag with rice inside.
14-31-5
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/ 6 employees present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in restroom. **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
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
32-12-5
47
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with form, operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet spraying water out of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
61
Jan 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa.
How does Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa 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 Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tamales Y Antojitos La Promesa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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