Tacos Don Andres Championsgate
8285 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896 · Permanent Food Service · License 5912016
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection3 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 20 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-38
- Administrative complaint on Oct 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score42
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
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.