DEL TACO RESTAURANT
2936 SARNO ROAD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-610-4768
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 300ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); quesadillas (52F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (53F - Cold Holding); queso (50F - Cold Holding); tenders (55F - Cold Holding). Operator does not maintain temperature logs tracking food. Only documentation presented at inspection is a list of emails showing that the unit goes out of temperature every 20-40 minutes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); quesadillas (52F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (53F - Cold Holding); queso (50F - Cold Holding); tenders (55F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificate for Kiwi
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/
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. Not up to date
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Using a printed copy of original certificate and writing in new employee information on paper copy
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter systems last serviced 7/10/23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup in pico. 1/9 pan in rice
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining chemical shelf near rear exit
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy accumulation of mold like substances on lobby a/c vents and surrounding tiles
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler unable to maintain temperature without assistance from walk-in freezer door being propped open. Provided documentation showing emailed warnings of walk-in cooler going out of temperature every 20-40 minutes
Equipment in poor repair. Double drawer reach-in cooler to the right of fryers. Drawers do not slide along guide rails. Drawers fall out and cause unit to tip over when opened
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk-in cooler are soiled
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At front counter and at self service station in lobby
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wire above walk-in cooler door on interior
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Hood systems not functioning. Smoke billowing into building. Operator propping open rear door to ventilate during working hours
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1, 2026. Please visit Myfloridalicense.com to renew license.
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. 2 new employees Calyn and Sydney, manager had employees sign
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nevaeh and Logan and keke
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employees have copy of employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on self serve drink machine in dining room has mold like substance build up.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler drawer next to fryer is in poor condition
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic cambro containers are broken
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep person cutting avocados with sticker still adhered to vegetable. Educated prep person
Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Filters have date of 7-20-23
Jan 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sohaan does not have manager certification.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies made of FRLA certificates.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Using Del Taco not an approved program through the state.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several long plastic food containers are broken on the corners due to dishwasher. Recommend washing plastic by hand.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining area have build up inside nozzles
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sohaan does not have manager certification.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies made of FRLA certificates.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Using Del Taco not an approved program through the state.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license and ownership through previous inspection. Establishment is open and operating. License is current.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several long plastic food containers are broken on the corners due to dishwasher. Recommend washing plastic by hand.
Aug 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/. Shift manager on duty is in training. Certified manager on the way, per operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of FRLA are prohibited.
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Shift manager contacted operator, operator renewed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serv drink machine in dining room has black mold like substance. Drink nozzles have heavy build up inside in self serv drink machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/. Shift manager on duty is in training. Certified manager on the way, per operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of FRLA are prohibited.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers are cracked or broken off on the corners of food storage containers that are in use.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive amount of trash on dumpster pad surrounding dumpster can.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks in dining room not stored inverted with handle up, not protected.
Walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In back area by 3CS.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Unwashed tomatoes stored above sour cream and vanilla mix
Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer pull out freezer in kitchen falls when opened
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Heavy, heavy trash build up in dumpster area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Egregious trash on dumpster pad. District manager had one dumpster removed, when dumpster is full, night crew put trash on pad and raccoons tear the trash up. Dumpster lids need to remain closed and all trash must be put into dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with shredded lettuce on front counter refrigerator is cracked/broken.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above cheese in walk in cooler.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pineapple chunks in hand wash sink by drive thru.
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. Could not locate current employee training.
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 for manager
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with shredded lettuce on front counter refrigerator is cracked/broken.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above cheese in walk in cooler.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. drive thru soda machine has build up inside nozzles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have accumulated dust debris, manager states work order has been submitted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1, 2022. License is current through April 1, 2025.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employees no hair net or hat.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cookline in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Some plastic containers are cracked on the corners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.2 employees in kitchen preparing food
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 plastic bins prep table broken on corner
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door walk in freezer
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico in front cooler and diced tomatoes in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used to scoop cheese at station between grills
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.