Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Apopka restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Faucet only reaches rinse sink in the middle, does not reach wash or sanitize sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
16-20-4
86
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. When inspector arrived, food employee was cooking food, inspector went to sink to wash hands and there was no water. Owner immediately stepped off the truck and hooked up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Faucet only reaches rinse sink in the middle, does not reach wash or sanitize sinks **Warning**
16-20-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Numerous leaks from under food truck as water is filling up tank - water is leaking onto ground **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats of raw shell eggs over cooked beef in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in to go bags **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water Facility open and operating, no potable water, states she is getting water from outside of store when needed **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handsink on truck is filled with food products **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only employee is owner - Adilene Lopez, no food manager certificate available **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both coolers soiled with old food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in cooked beef **Warning**
14-01-5
20
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
86
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in gaskets In upright black refrigerator 1 live roach on prep table **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
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 operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food.
How does Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food 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 Taco Express Mexican Street Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Taco Express Mexican Street Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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