Tin & Taco
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Tin & Taco, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Tin & Taco trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm -50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -employee washing hands in cold water in sink with no hot water
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Evan -Machelle
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -at prep table **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above dish pit
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on box of gloves
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under wire shelves at front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -accumulation of grease on wall behind hood system
36-68-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
39
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso (120F - Hot Holding); mac&cheese (120F - Hot Holding ,operator stated she put the food 1.5 hours ago and she will reheat it again **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle no label . - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 2 out by dishwasher area,one out top of reach-in cooler . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink . - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach cooler the one next to the soda machine cheddar cheese shredded (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) over night **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso (120F - Hot Holding); mac&cheese (120F - Hot Holding ,operator stated she put the food 1.5 hours ago and she will reheat it again **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach cooler the one next to the soda machine cheddar cheese shredded (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) over night . **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle no label .
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 out by dishwasher area,one out top of reach-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At the reach-in cooler at the back the one next to the soda machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink .
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
36-27-5
43
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the dishwasher area 74f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink storage at the reach-in cooler . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the back of the house. Operator start clean it while conducting my inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects in the way between kitchen and back of the house not touching any food . Operator killed it . Per supervisor next routine inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the dishwasher area 74f. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the back of the house. Operator start clean it while conducting my inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the exit door .
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dishwasher area .
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink storage at the reach-in cooler . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bottom of make table ; pico (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make table ; pico (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Been at the cooler since last time no temperature taking since last night. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese prepared 6-12-24. Cotiga cheese prepped 6-17-24 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese prepared 6-12-24. Cotiga cheese prepped 6-17-24 **Warning**
01B-24-5
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Like dry leak ceiling at the top of the 3 door reach-in cooler . **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored on top of soda box at storage area . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager wearing watch and accessories . **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At the storage area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No shield at the light the one top of the 3 door reach-in cooler . **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Quad sanitizer buckets with 0 ppm. Recheck 150 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Chemical bottles stored over cleaned lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Chlorine dm 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean utensils facing up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
61
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small live flying insect at the storage area not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw tuna stored in top of cut lettuce at make table bottom part . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac&cheese 126f-hot holding. Operator take it back to reheat it ,was the only item on the unit not on the proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85f degrees Fahrenheit. The employee hand sink by the 3 compartment sink only . 79f.
27-24-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler Handles .
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door .
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At the reach-in cooler .
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Drink stored at the floor . **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The sauce cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger pods next to rice on table Backpack on soda bibs
40-06-5
67
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tin & Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tin & Taco on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tin & Taco?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tin & Taco.
How does Tin & Taco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tin & Taco most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tin & Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tin & Taco have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tin & Taco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tin & Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tin & Taco is inspected around four times per year on average.
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