CHRONIC TACOS
5935 20TH ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772.978.0055
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans in walk in cooler made yesterday. Stacked with lids
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in freezer and walk in cooler door are soiled. - fan in walk in cooler has heavy dust build up.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn observed at 120f-128f. In service for 3 hours. Operator moved to reheat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low boy freezer
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spanish rice (56F - cold holding) carnitas 53f cold holding. Items were sitting out on counter due to setting up the cooks line for 20 minutes. Advised to rapid chill. Operator removed lids to rapid chill
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer Wire shelf on cooks line soiled in grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pinto beans made Saturday and Spanish rice made yesterday in tight fitting lids
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pinto beans and Spanish rice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - gaskets on reach in freezer
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 1 employee expired 6/26/24
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wire rack being used as a drain board is heavily rusted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut prepped onions in walk in cooler
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans in walk in cooler made yesterday. Stacked with lids
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers on cooks line
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0 after several tries. Triple sink is set up. Operator removed air bubbles in line, now sanitizing correctly at 100ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On Y splitter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above take out forks
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Staff wearing bracelets and watches
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef in rear
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on make line
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.