Taqueria El Alacran
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria El Alacran has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taqueria El Alacran was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Taqueria El Alacran's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee tested bucket on cook line at 200ppm. Employee remade bucket and retested it at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator mopped water from underneath ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put towel back in bucket on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 Mussel shell cracked in container of 4. Operator immediately discarded all **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth Towels on tortillas. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has both chlorine bleach and Quat sanitizer but states they usually use Quat for sanitizing. They do not have Quat test strips
16-32-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning container
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In ware washing area water damage and some tiles out of place
36-32-5
Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in small prep cooler at entry to cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf Under flattops
23-03-4
50
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Make table on cook line. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside and outside of door. Inside has rust.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Font counter next to salad bar.
36-34-5
78
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel covering dough . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; ground beef (90F - Cold Holding); chili peppers cooked (47F - Cold Holding). Manager placed inside unit to cool. Less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided in print. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager added to solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.avocado in prep table. Staff removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed from between the make tables. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish person. Added hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dish area
36-03-4
50
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine exceeded 200ppm retested at 50ppm
41-18-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee on cook line. Spoke to person in charge about proper hand washing. Manager spoke to all employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - 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 present no certified manager. Certified manager came in during inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth solution stored in hand sink for ware wash area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in entire facility. Including the restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line heavily soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer.
21-40-4
26
Oct 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked carrots and soup 50F in cooler overnight per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup and cooked carrots both at 50F in cooler overnight per manager.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine exceeded 200ppm. Retested at 50ppm.
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and pine sol on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on make table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel used for cooked tortillas.
21-05-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of flour and lettuce on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Alacran last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Alacran on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Alacran?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Alacran.
How does Taqueria El Alacran compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Taqueria El Alacran most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Taqueria El Alacran's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Alacran have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Alacran means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria El Alacran inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Alacran is inspected around two times per year on average.
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