Tacos Don Andres Championsgate

8285 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896 · Permanent Food Service · License 5912016

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Grade F
Safety score 42 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.High priority · 25 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    3 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 20 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most
    -38
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 26
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score42

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

26 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    26 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 20 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

      -pork in reach in freezer

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      -spray bottle stored with single service items

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      -bar

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      -spray bottle with blue substance not labeled

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic20

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

      -operator removed fish before FULLY thawed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      -bar tools

      Fixed on the spot

      Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

      -dry storage

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      -cook line cooler

      Equipment in poor repair.

      -microwave missing handle -reach in cooler seals torn at server station

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      -pan in dish area

      Fixed on the spot

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      -reach in freezer in server area

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      -keg cooler at front counter

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      -order screen on cook line -cook line cooler seals

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      -ice bucket

      Fixed on the spot

      Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

      -front counter

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      -bar

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      -rear kitchen door

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

      -around floor drain at prep sink

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      -throughout

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      -next to walk in

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained6
In-use utensils properly stored2
Clean equipment storage and air drying2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Current license displayed2
Food properly thawed1