TALKIN TACOS MAITLAND

Name: TALKIN TACOS MAITLAND
Address: 400 N ORLANDO AVE R114, MAITLAND, FL, 33751, US
Rating: 70.4

400 N ORLANDO AVE R114, MAITLAND, FL 33751

License #5815322

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

70.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

February 5, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

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TALKIN TACOS MAITLAND in MAITLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 8 critical, 12 major, 32 minor.

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September 11, 2025

The latest inspection on February 5, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-01-5] Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large plastic bowl in rice
[16-55-4] Observed: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in threecompartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator has an out of order sign on machine as the dish machine is not sanitizing properly
[10-01-5] Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
[53A-05-6] Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager 5 employees working no CFM onsite - CFM arrived at end of inspection
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cut board front line stained
[35B-03-4] Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door to establishment is broken and does not close properly - self closing broken
[29-11-4] Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink
[21-04-4] Observed: towel used under cutting board while employee is cutting raw chicken

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on line
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons stored on sodas Cell phone on table at pass through window
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cooks line have no beard guards
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on rack have wet nesting
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled next to rack holding canned goods in prep area
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl stored in rice
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in dirty water 76°; operator moved to flat top
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep cook is cutting fresh cilantro without washing first
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp defrosting in standing water
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer in prep area
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle leaking water at 3 compartment sink
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, changed sanitizer, ran 3 times, tested 0 ppm
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen manager was trying to fix dish machine, went back to the cooks line and began prepping food without handwashing
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep employee cutting cilantro, cell phone rang, she silenced the phone with gloves on and continued back to prep
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 98°; sitting in hot well, reheated on flat top 181°
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 3 cans of air fresher stored with plastic utensils
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board on line stained
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand sink in prep area
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue fan sitting on hand sink in prep area
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[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.