TACO NORTENO

Name: TACO NORTENO
Address: 1203 W HWY 50 UNIT H, CLERMONT, FL, 34711, US
Rating: 82.3

1203 W HWY 50 UNIT H, CLERMONT, FL 34711

License #4509007

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82.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TACO NORTENO in CLERMONT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 19, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 5 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); walk in cooler, held more than four hours per operator.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice container
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -front line, operator removed.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink at bar area, operator removed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs and raw ground beef over prepped cooked chicken flautas in reach in cooler on front line. Operator moved flautas to top, eggs and beef to the bottom.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -churros in take out bags in reach in freezer
[03F-09-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below when time control began. -cooked onions, cooling 45 minutes, operator removed from salsa line for the cooling process.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
[14-33-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing in walk in cooler. Operator replaced.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); walk in cooler, held more than four hours per operator.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. -by ice machine

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