Taco Norteno in Winter Garden
Last inspected:
12793 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787Taco Norteno in Winter Garden has accumulated 287 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 11.96 violations per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations are persistent across the record, including recurring citations for employee health policy violations (appearing in 7 inspections), chemical storage violations (8 inspections), consumer advisory failures (6 inspections), and time-as-a-control-measure violations (6 inspections). Allergen awareness violations appeared in 5 inspections. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections. A warning was issued on July 24, 2023, following an inspection that documented 16 violations including four high-priority findings; a callback inspection on July 31, 2023 showed compliance with zero violations. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 documented 24 violations (2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Taco Norteno in Winter Garden: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Taco Norteno in Winter Garden: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections46 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taco Norteno in Winter Garden: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Norteno in Winter Garden last inspected?
- Taco Norteno in Winter Garden was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Norteno in Winter Garden?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Norteno in Winter Garden are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taco Norteno in Winter Garden had?
- Taco Norteno in Winter Garden has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Norteno in Winter Garden find?
- Taco Norteno in Winter Garden was most recently inspected on July 16, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Taco Norteno in Winter Garden ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Norteno in Winter Garden has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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