HELLO TACO
1911 S STATE RD 7, Davie FL 33317 · 954-646-8619
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2025
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5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (114F - Hot Holding) in hot box. As per manager, item was reheated approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. Manager started to reheat to 165F, and maintain above 135F.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored behind ready to eat beef in the drawers under the grill. Advised operator to change the positions of the items so raw shrimp won't drip into the ready to eat beef. Operator stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the front counter area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator properly labeled.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers with wet nesting at the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow for air drying.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink with a large metal utensil in it. Operator removed utensil.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw shrimp thawing in a container of water in the prep area. Operator placed into triple sink to allow cold running to thaw the raw shrimp.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 handwashing sink by grill with a metal lid from a container in it. Operator removed lid from handwashing sink.
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 containers of soup with a freeze date but no thaw date. Operator properly labeled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per operator toxic substance is degreaser. Operator properly labeled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet wiping cloth.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several containers of food with old labels stuck to them in the glass 2 door cooler by exit. Operator removed old stickers.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked soup. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (114F - Hot Holding) in hot box. As per manager, item was reheated approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. Manager started to reheat to 165F, and maintain above 135F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed limes and onions stored on the floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tile missing at cookline.
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.