BOTANICO TACOS & TEQUILA

Name: BOTANICO TACOS & TEQUILA
Address: 4025 N COUNTY RD 19A, MOUNT DORA, FL, 32757, US
Rating: 64

4025 N COUNTY RD 19A, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

License #4509105

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64 Grade F / 100

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BOTANICO TACOS & TEQUILA in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 18 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar. Operator removed
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at front counter.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with container with meat. Operator removed.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 500+++ ppm.operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desert in cold holding until at front counter. Rice pudding and flan.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in dry storage.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee. Provided firm. Employee filled out and signed and operator signed.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container in dry storage. In red bean container in walk in cooler
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over ranch and Bbq sauce in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice Black beans Cooked pork

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans and rice in walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled"
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at the bar used as dump sink. Hand sink in the kitchen used to store dishes. Operator removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Employee bag on vegetable juices in dry storage Operator removed.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary 400+++. Operator changed water. Rechecked. 200 ppm.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line Floor in walk in cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil in the kitchen. Rice on floor in dry storage. Operator removed.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In thick plastic containers covered Corn (53F - Cooling); Black beans (91F - Cooling)
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from two days prior Cooked pork belly (47F - Cold Holding) Corn (53F - Cooling); Black beans (91F - Cooling)
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Guac with tomatoes container. Operator removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from two days prior Cooked pork belly (47F - Cold Holding)

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