Taqueria La Acapulqueña
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
Taqueria La Acapulqueña appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among DeLand restaurants, the typical score is 73; Taqueria La Acapulqueña is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 105 in rice cooker for 45 minutes, Operator instructed to reheat
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored above food storage shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing bracelet while handling food. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.
05-09-4
64
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
95
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
86
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Full text of violation -Cook-line make table green salsa (57F - Cold Holding);less than 4 hours . Reach in cooler -cooked meat (57F - Cold Holding); (Cooked meat 57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Mandolin slicer, stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
67
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ground pork (47TF - Cold Holding)/2 hours . Operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of sliced beats stored in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment soiled with grime. - under griddle , surface is soiled with food debris
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Acapulqueña last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Acapulqueña on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Acapulqueña?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Acapulqueña.
How does Taqueria La Acapulqueña compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Taqueria La Acapulqueña most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Taqueria La Acapulqueña's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Acapulqueña have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Acapulqueña 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 Taqueria La Acapulqueña inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Acapulqueña is inspected around three times per year on average.
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