How many health inspections has EL TACO AMIGO had?

EL TACO AMIGO has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL TACO AMIGO ever been shut down?

Yes, EL TACO AMIGO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EL TACO AMIGO?

The most frequently cited violations at EL TACO AMIGO are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

EL TACO AMIGO

201 1/2 WEST NEW YORK AVENUE, Deland, FL 32720

Volusia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: AMEX FOOD CORPORATION · License: SEA7406607

EL TACO AMIGO in Deland, FL has 26 inspections on record with 153 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

153Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for EL TACO AMIGO
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 8, 2017	Roach activity	13:08:00

Inspection History (26)

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V51 Premises clean

Jul 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jun 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Jun 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL TACO AMIGO has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Volusia County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL TACO AMIGO had?: EL TACO AMIGO has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL TACO AMIGO ever been shut down?: Yes, EL TACO AMIGO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EL TACO AMIGO?: The most frequently cited violations at EL TACO AMIGO are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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