Taqueria Don Gonzalo
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria Don Gonzalo 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Haines City restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under three compartment sink 1 live roach by reach in coolers in back 1 live roach on clean dish rack 1 live roach under storage rack 1 live roach on wall in back area 2 lives roaches on wall on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks in stroage closet **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior ice machine Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In front dining room **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On tortillas **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in back prep area. 1 dead roach on floor on cook line 4 dead under three compartment sink 7 dead roaches on clean dish rack 3 roach casings on clean dish rack 2 dead roaches under rack in back prep area 1 roach casing under dry storage rack 1 dead roach on floor by mop sink 11 dead roaches under steam station on cooks line 4 dead under microwave station on cooks line 3 roach casings in kitchen 10 dead roaches on cooks line 4 dead roaches on floor under expo window area 6 dead roaches behind booth in dining room Various roach droppings along storage racks , electrical outlets , and under storage / prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In between reach in coolers food debris Behind cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning**
36-73-4
50
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on the floor next to the left of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on the floor under expo window. 1 dead roaches on on the floor behind the portable fire extinguisher in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of water on ice machine. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. *Operator removed bowl from flour. *Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents cook line
23-03-4
86
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves on hand with cold water at sink next to pickup window in kitchen. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed Bowl in bulk container of rice in prep area. **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 removed phones from prep tables in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in ware washing area.
08B-38-4
67
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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 a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cups in the dining room near the front door. **Warning**
25-05-4
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator replaced the soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 a copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination Paper plates at the expo window.
25-06-4
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Don Gonzalo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Gonzalo on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Gonzalo?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Gonzalo.
How does Taqueria Don Gonzalo compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
Taqueria Don Gonzalo most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.
Has Taqueria Don Gonzalo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Don Gonzalo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Don Gonzalo 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 Taqueria Don Gonzalo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Don Gonzalo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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