Taco Rio Mexican Kitchen
707 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807 · Permanent Food Service · License 5814409
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection1 high priority, 11 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Administrative complaint on Jul 24, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 3, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Light not functioning.
More time given
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
More time given
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- First visitJul 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves cracked and rusted in cooler at cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up in small black fridge , entrance to kitchen
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave in back prep area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Pipe under hand sink at cook line, has part of it missing. Water running into bucket under hand sink
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Men's restroom
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall in back prep area and at cook line has food debris build up
Light not functioning.
1 light under hood system
Repeat violation
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.