Tacos EL Rancho 3
331 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 · Permanent Food Service · License 5812305
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 1 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Extension granted on Aug 31, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitAug 31, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Operator submitted plans and are pending approval
More time given
- First visitJul 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Raw beef, raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-Raw beef over ready to eat pineapple in front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has additional storage of paper products and canned food in upstairs storage area that is not identified on current plans
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Case of Canned salsa on floor in upstairs storage area. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
In contact with in use spatulas
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-Light cover above grill and wire
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Both
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee snack bar on back prep table. Operator discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In upstairs storage area. Operator secured
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.