Taqueria El Chinito

1042 Berkley Road, Auburndale, FL 33823
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria El Chinito has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Auburndale facility scores 88, putting Taqueria El Chinito on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
70
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator placed squeeze bottle soap by HWS **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Chinito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Chinito on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Chinito?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Chinito.

How does Taqueria El Chinito compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Taqueria El Chinito most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Taqueria El Chinito's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Chinito have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Chinito 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 Taqueria El Chinito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Chinito is inspected roughly once per year on average.