REY TACOS
316 W MANGO ST, Lantana FL 33462 · 5616192181
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Approximately 4-5 Live, small flying insects found by mop sink in kitchen. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cheese at sliding door cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink missing vacuum on one side of splitter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food Storage pan as scoop in beans.
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Food stored on floor. Rice and beans stored on floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. sliding door cooler in kitchen: beef broth (53F - Cooling) at 10:40am; cooling since 6:00pm on 7/27 Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sliding door cooler in kitchen: beef broth (53F - Cooling) at 10:40am; cooling since 6:00pm on 7/27 Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa verde (cooked jalapeños) (52F - Cold Holding); salsa roja (cooked chiles) (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in small beverage cooler by register area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa verde (cooked jalapeños) (52F - Cold Holding); salsa roja (cooked chiles) (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in small beverage cooler by register area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
Ice buildup in tall white reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grates have a heavy accumulation of grease residue.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. At single door flip top cooler.
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Storage bins of rice stored on floor in kitchen.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Approximately 4-5 Live, small flying insects found by mop sink in kitchen. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs then picked up clean spatula to mix eggs with other ingredients on flat top then started mixing fully cooked rice with spoon. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over fully cooked beef, both products not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer in back storage room. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliding glass door cooler: diced tomato salsa (45F - Cold Holding); flan (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to move products to another operable cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection at rear of building.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By front register area.
Food stored on floor. Storage bins of rice stored on floor in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over deli slicer in kitchen.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing spatula and rags stored in sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense salsa sriracha in kitchen. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust to the left of triple sink.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection 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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Cook coffee container on a food preparation table next to cheese hot holding. Cook removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar container. Cook removed scoop.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook labeled.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat shredded beef in glass door refrigerator in kitchen. Cook removed eggs.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mohammed Hossain expired 6.9.24.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single service bowls stored in sink. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded beef and cooked ground beef cooked 2 days ago no date mark.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 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 (50F - Cooling); glass door cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within six hours. Covered on bottom shelf in large container.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over corn reach in freezer Shrimp Not commercially packaged
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked beans glass reach in coolerb
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. cooked beans (50F - Cooling); glass door cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within six hours. Covered on bottom shelf in large container.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - cooked rice (81F - Cooling) 10:30am cooling since 8:30am recheck 20mins 81F tied bags sitting on top of each other- operator;moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certifications are copies of the original document.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sugar and flour bins on kitchen floor - operator stored correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen needs to be defrosted.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - frozen shrimp and frozen plantains- operator covered.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
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.