PALOS TACOS, LLC
4211 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 7724943226
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026023455 | Feb 11, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2019051831 | Aug 16, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Operator is selling fresh eggs brought in from home.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs over sodas in front cooler. Employee moved
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 5 dozen raw shelled eggs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Purple cutting board is heavily stained. Advised to discard
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Soap was put in place
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table next to grill
Food stored on floor. Mayo at front counter Salad in dry storage area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak thawing on top of freezer in back room. Educated employee, advised to move to cooler or 3 bay sink under running water
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded mozzarella observed at 51f in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese in tall white refrigerator reading 51f. In cooler overnight. Manager discarded
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips
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. Ambient 56f. Tall white refrigerator. Observed cheese at 51f. Cooler is used to store produce. Advised to keep cheese in make table
Food stored on floor. Chicken in bucket under 3 bay sink thawing in standing water. Vinegar and Shortening on floor in dry storage
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door cooler at front counter
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in bucket under 3 bay sink thawing in standing water. Bowl of chicken thawing in bowl on top of freezer in storage room. Advised to move to cooler or under running water
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over tomatoes in reach in cooler. Advised employee to move eggs to bottom of cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reaching cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on canned corn in dry storage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers above 3 bay are stacked wet
Light not functioning under hood system
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White cooler in kitchen needs an ambient thermometer. 2 door glass cooler at front counter needs ambient cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lids and to go containers on floor being stored upon entry to kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef thawing in pan on counter. Advised to move to cooler or place under running water
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese found sitting out on counter at 70f for 30 minutes. Advised to move to cooler to chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked Beans found at 97f cooling on counter wrapped in plastic. Rechecked 20 minutes later and still reading 97f. Advised to move to cooler to rapid cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Light not functioning. Hood lightbulb burned out
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white refrigerators
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle ibuprofen on cooler
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salsa Verde sitting out on the counter being cooled. Manager stated it has been in the process of cooling for 1 hour. Temperature reading 108F. Advised manager to put in smaller containers and move to cooler uncovered
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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 hired under 60 days, printed out form for manager to go over with employees and have them sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made yesterday in reach in cooler. Manager stated it would not be gone today.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and microwave handles
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near back door. Manager swept up and sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on steam table
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading over 200+++. Showed operator proper amounts. Now reading 100 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using bleach, no test strips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of white microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts labeled for sale missing information
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on white upright cooler
Open dumpster lid. Shared with rest of plaza
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old smoker, wood and equipment stored in outside enclosure.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils
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.