Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana

5145 Hwy 17, De Leon Springs, FL 32130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in De Leon Springs average 79, so Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 9, 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. -cooked rice at 86°f, operator placed in warmer 1 hour ago. Operator turned up unit.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken in reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -food debris, dust buildup inside storage cabinet.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler.

23-24-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Nov 8, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Aug 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -refried beans at 51°f at cook line. Operator stated out of cooler 20 minutes. Operator moved beans back to cooler. -shredded chicken in reach in cooler at 46°f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, black refrigerator. **Warning**

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Jan 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomato and shredded lettuce abetween 71°f and 740f at counter. Operator prepared 1.5 hours prior. Operator moved to the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish drainer stored over handwash sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor, case of tomatoes.

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Nov 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana.

How does Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana compare to other restaurants in De Leon Springs?

Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the De Leon Springs average of 79.

Has Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana 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 Progreso Zacatecana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Progreso Zacatecana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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