EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
13400 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32837
License #5811107
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Solid Health Score
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EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 7, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door where restrooms are located
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawing on prep table.Operator put beef in walk in cooler
- [08A-24-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand washing sink at cooks line.Operator placed spoon at dish wash area
- [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with beans at prep area. Operator moved handle off the beans
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice and tortillas stored in thank you bags at cooks line. Operator removed from bags and put rice container and tortillas shells in wax paper
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cooks line
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. At dumpster enclosure
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EL TAPATIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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