How many health inspections has EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA had?

EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA ever been shut down?

Yes, EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA?

The most frequently cited violations at EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA

3227 MARGARITAVILLE BLVD, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Osceola County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PHINS AT SUNSET WALK LLC · License: SEA5911726

EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA in Kissimmee, FL has 22 inspections on record with 203 total violations (9.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

22Inspections

203Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 28, 2022	Fly activity	16:43:00

Inspection History (22)

May 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 6, 2024 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

May 29, 2024 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

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

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 28, 2022 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2022 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 21 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 12, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 3, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 2, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Osceola County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA had?: EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA ever been shut down?: Yes, EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA?: The most frequently cited violations at EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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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).

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