El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando

Last inspected:

13400 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837
Overview

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando has been inspected 25 times since 2016, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility accumulated 218 total violations on record with no emergency closures. Proper hand and arm washing violations, consumer advisory violations, and correct procedures violations appear as recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Recent inspections show persistent compliance issues: the November 25, 2025 inspection documented hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations among 21 violations; the December 8, 2025 inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation after 15 violations; and the December 9, 2025 call-back inspection showed compliance with prior violations. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 found 8 violations including food contact surface and consumer advisory violations, resulting in a warning issued.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
218Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 8.4 violations / inspection 8.4 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2022004401 $200.00 Nov 10, 2021 Miami (Doral)

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Two fire extinguishers located outside of establishment at back door.

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando had?
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando find?
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando been fined?
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Orlando operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Tgi Fridays #2629 (2017).

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