Taqueria Victoria
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Taqueria Victoria has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Taqueria Victoria scores about where you'd expect for a Okeechobee restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at reach in coolers.
36-01-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened bulk sugar stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of refrigerator soiled.
23-03-4
67
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Operator will be taking test on Monday. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at grill and triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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 the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food In tea. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Plastic silverware not handled in a sanitary manner, employees used bare hands. Operator educated employee and removed product. **Corrected On-Site**
25-24-5
47
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tripe (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (52F - Cold Holding) prepared last night . Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tripe (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (52F - Cold Holding) prepared last night . Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form in Spanish Language. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting boards.
22-02-4
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 the Food Reporting Agreement in Spanish language. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken frozen no date mark. Operator placed date mark on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of Reach in Cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in grated cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at door stand up.
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, scoop with no handle in salt.
14-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Victoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Victoria on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Victoria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Victoria.
How does Taqueria Victoria compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Taqueria Victoria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Taqueria Victoria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Victoria have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Victoria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Victoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Victoria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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