How many health inspections has OCOEE TACO COMPANY had?

OCOEE TACO COMPANY has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OCOEE TACO COMPANY ever been shut down?

No, OCOEE TACO COMPANY has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at OCOEE TACO COMPANY?

The most frequently cited violations at OCOEE TACO COMPANY are: Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces, Adequate lighting.

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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

OCOEE TACO COMPANY

40 TAYLOR ST, Ocoee, FL 34761

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LUNCH SPOT INC · License: SEA5812945

OCOEE TACO COMPANY in Ocoee, FL has 27 inspections on record with 203 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

203Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 4, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Apr 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Complied

Feb 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 15 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Apr 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Feb 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 21, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Nov 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Sep 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 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

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

May 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

OCOEE TACO COMPANY has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has OCOEE TACO COMPANY had?: OCOEE TACO COMPANY has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has OCOEE TACO COMPANY ever been shut down?: No, OCOEE TACO COMPANY has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at OCOEE TACO COMPANY?: The most frequently cited violations at OCOEE TACO COMPANY are: Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces, Adequate lighting.

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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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