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Mixed Health Record
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TAQUERIA LA CHONA in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 27, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Sugar container
- [14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plates and bowls on dish rack.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at front counter. Operator labeled.
- [08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw pork in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Can Sodas at front counter. Operator removed.
- [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 form. Operator and employee filled out and signed.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at front counter.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
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