Taqueria Juanita

3820 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407599

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 6 basic
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

12 violations found
  1. First visitNov 4, 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.

    12 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -3 compartment sink 0ppm, manager showed an un-desolved quat tablet inside sink basin containing numerous clean dishes. Advised to use proper quat test strips to maintain requires 200-400ppm for sanitizing food contact equipment after cleaning. -manager replaced sanitizer water during inspection. -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -pans/plates/utensils resting inside standing water without any sanitizer. -must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection .

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      -2 small flying insects in back near/hovering around thr mop sink/bathrooms

    Intermediate4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

      -open milk inside cooler in prep area

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

      -chlorine and ph test strips provided by manager while using quat ammonium tablets for sanitizing

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -small cutting board

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      -78°F, hand sink at entrance to cook line from dining area

    Basic6

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

      -unit out front near counter

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

      -handle resting inside food in bulk container near back door

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.

      -cloth used in hot holding container with corn tortillas on the cook line

      Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      0ppm

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      -3 compartment sink

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      -damaged ceiling tile inside preparation area

    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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Wiping cloths and linens2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Thermometers provided and accurate1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Water source1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1