MARTIN'S TACOS
301 W CANAL ST N, Belle Glade FL 33430 · 561.996.3838
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (79F - Hot Holding). Operator paced of stove to reheat refried beans (174F - Reheating).
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2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024023623 | Apr 4, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2022008086 | Jan 19, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak and cooked pork prepared 2 days prior not date marked. Operator corrected.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. At stainless steel reach in cooler: Cooked steak (48F at 10:58am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling over night in unit. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored tightly packed in a large tightly covered container. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in to go bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed and used ziplock bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over tortillas in open bags- not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel reach in cooler: Cooked steak (48F at 10:58am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling over night in unit. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored tightly packed in a large tightly covered container. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line: butter with milk (56F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored on counter 20 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill.
Oct 13, 2025□ 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl in sugar at rear storage area. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook engage in food preparation without having hair restraint. Employee put on hair net.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe at cook cook touching cell phone and the put on gloves without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (79F - Hot Holding). Operator paced of stove to reheat refried beans (174F - Reheating).
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl in sugar at rear storage area. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard at cook line for foil sheets storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe at door by cook line and front door
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook engage in food preparation without having hair restraint. Employee put on hair net.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at front door.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observe at storage hand bag and clothing store on top of soda
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observe at door table at cook line with wood not sealed.
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler near area where juices are stored: raw shelled eggs stored above various ready to eat food items. Operator corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill that is out of use: cooked peppers (56F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on counter 20 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at triple sink: Utensils, dishes and other equipment washed but was not sanitized. Operator began washing then sanitizing items.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: raw chicken stored over prepped cooked pork in container covered with bag. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At single door stainless steel reach in cooler: cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken from cooler and left on counter for approximately 20 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill.
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicated pills and vitamins stored with spices on shelf above single service items and containers of juices at storage area. Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; in freezer door: Raw pork skin portioned in bags stored over portioned cups of ice; products not commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: bag with raw chicken stored over containers of raw steak; products were not commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table across from cookline: cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, both items were removed from the reach in cooler 1 hour prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to place item to quick chill and maintain a temperature of 41F and below or utilize time as a public health control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, stove top: cooked beans (91F - Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked 30 mins prior. Advised operator to reheat and maintain a temperature of 135F or above or utilize time as a public health control.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near front counter: Multipurpose cleaner stored on container of drinks. Advised operator to store properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table: cooked steak (121F at 12:00pm; 115F at 12:25pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1 hour. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 70F within a total of 2 hours. Advised operator to quick chill.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution was 200+ ppm. Operator proceeded to remake solution.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine pills, vitamins and urinary tract pills stored with spices on shelf above single service items and containers of juices at storage area. Medicines stored on prep table. Advised operator to store properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multipurpose cleaner stored on container of drinks. Advised operator to store properly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in rinse compartment of triple sink. Advised operator to only wash hands at hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags of tortillas stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
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