Botanico Tacos & Tequila
4025 N County Rd 19A, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · Permanent Food Service · License 4509105
What drove the grade
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection9 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic (1 repeat); intermediate violations cost 18 at most-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate9
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No quaternary strips.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda nozzles at next to the bar.
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water 80°F.
Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85°F.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Blocked with container. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bag of onions in walk in cooler. Box of soda in dry storage area.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler interior in the kitchen Walk in cooler door gaskets.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
At hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
In the kitchen by handwashing sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor at cook line.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.