Taqueria Las Cazuelas
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Taqueria Las Cazuelas has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
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.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas kept cooling overnight on tall reach in cooler that says kitchen with temperatures raging from 45 to 57 F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carnitas cooling overnight on reach in cooler on prep area. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at front counter.
24-08-4
64
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in new pre area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on new prep area blocked by table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in new prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil , water bottles and soda cans on floor on truck located out back **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and lids stored on floor on truck out back **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
67
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas cooling overnight with temperature of 57F. Cooked diced beef cooling overnight with temperature of 47F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carnitas cooling overnight in two door reach in cooler located in new prep area . Diced cooked meat kept cooling overnight on reach in cooler by microwaves . **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on new prep area blocked by table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in new prep area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added a new prep area with coolers, prep sink, hand sink and ice machine. Also added new bathroom and no plans submitted **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in new pre area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil , water bottles and soda cans on floor on truck located out back **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees , no hand sign in both bath rooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and lids stored on floor on truck out back **Warning**
25-05-4
43
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shredded lettuce ambient cooling since yesterday with temperature of 45F.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red beans kept in cooler by mop sink , kept for less than 4 hours with temperature of 64F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded lettuce ambient cooling overnight on produce cooler with temperature of 45F .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle kept on three bay sink with no label .
41-17-4
58
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of limes in reach in prep cooler. Operator immediately moved limes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In gender neutral bathrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer under microwave
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of mayo and lard stored directly on floor in hallway.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer bathroom and employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cutting limes wearing a watch. Employee immediately removed watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
55
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Rice kept on non grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee purses stored over chiles. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Las Cazuelas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Las Cazuelas on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Las Cazuelas?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Las Cazuelas.
How does Taqueria Las Cazuelas compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Taqueria Las Cazuelas most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Taqueria Las Cazuelas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Las Cazuelas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Las Cazuelas 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 Las Cazuelas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Las Cazuelas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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