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ALEGRIA TACO

3801 N ANDREWS AVE, Oakland Park FL 33309 · 954-563-7170

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1620085
Grade history
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 1 live roach under tin foil covering water heater in ware washing area in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2018007906Feb 10, 2018Mar 14, 2018$800
2--2017026028May 24, 2017Jun 28, 2017$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2026 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored above unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 1 live roach under tin foil covering water heater in ware washing area in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed refied beans removed from the freezer on 10/28/2025 not date marked. Explained to operator procedure for date marking Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado with label still intact to skin.
Basic/08B-39-4
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Basic/21-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream pc (47F-55F - Cold Holding) per operator prep two hours prior to inspection. Operator placed in reach in cooler to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Employee started less than 60 days. E mailed form
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on dry storage shelf
Basic/12B-07-4
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Basic/21-03-4
Working containers of salt food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could not locate.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
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. Employee started less than 60 days. Email form to be filled out.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination
Basic/25-06-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron.
High priority/12A-18-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cook line. Operator stored in solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm
Basic/21-07-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on soiled wipe cloth.
High priority/12A-18-4
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 8 seconds at handwashing sink next to grill then proceed. Operator instructed employee to wash again.
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on premises.
Intermediate/05-08-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operated removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles not in original packaging with no label. Operator wrote common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.