Taqueria la Chona
528 S Duncan Dr, Tavares, FL 32778 · Permanent Food Service · License 4509058
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (4 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw chicken on top of raw pork in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
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.
One new employee. Provided form. Operator and employee filled out and signed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
White cutting board in the kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Sanitizer at front counter. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Can Sodas at front counter. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
In Sugar container
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
Plates and bowls on dish rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In reach in freezer at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler interior soiled
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Repeat violation
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.