ROCCO'S TACOS
1313 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.524.9550
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 10 visits since April 2024
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.
Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - Raw ground beef stored over raw pork. Operator stored all items properly. Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the soda station hand wash sink, the dispenser was flashing yellow and did not dispense. The paper towels were refilled
Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Over the cold side of the cook line and expo
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the bar under the service station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the soda fountain station, the ice scoop was stored in a pan with dirty water and a lid in the bottom. The scoop and pan were removed to the dish area.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On the cook line, employee washed knife in the sink. Employee was educated on the proper use of the hand sink.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack on Cookline visibly soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brunch menu - Avocado Toast and Huevos Rancheros with sunny side up eggs. Reviewed menu updating.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 bar soda guns.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered upstairs kitchen, put on gloves and handled raw shrimp without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean containers without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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. Cookline - flip tops - raw fish (50-52F); scallions (51-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip tops - raw fish (50-52F); scallions (51-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area - around middle drain.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 3 bar soda guns.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat greeen peppers in Cookline Traulson unit. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo flip top - sour cream (48-50F). Per operator item placed in unit less than hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in double pan. Operator added ice to quick chill.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. All day menu. Operator posted consumer advisory.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chorizo thawing in standing water. Operator turned cold water on to continue thawing.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then served food without washing hands. - Dish employee handled soiled dishes then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upstairs prep room- hand sink blocked by equipment and containers. Operator removed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. All day menu. Operator posted consumer advisory during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower door not properly attached - prep area flip top.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep flip top - spoons in water 41F. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Water accumulation/visibly soiled wall above large dining table at entrance to kitchen.
Water draining onto floor surface. Upstairs prep room.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In up stairs walk in walk in freezer. Raw pork over ready to eat cheese sauce. Operator properly separated
Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator replaced solution. Tested 200ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Down stairs AC vent over flip top cooler by triple sink soiled with dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided and displayed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in upstairs walk-in freezer.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - Raw ground beef stored over raw pork. Operator stored all items properly. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Diced tomatoes on expo cart. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Upstairs employee restroom. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline. Priority: Basic
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in nonfood-grade bag at cook-line. Operator removed.
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked diced chorizo at 46-48F cold holding in reach-in cooler at cook-line. As per operator and confirmed by date marking, food item was prepared and stored 2 days prior to inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked diced chorizo at 46-48F cold holding in reach-in cooler at cook-line. As per operator and confirmed by date marking, food item was prepared and stored 2 days prior to inspection. Operator discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook-line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook-line. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working bin of flour not in original packaging not labeled at prep area. Operator wrote name.
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