TACO BEACH SHACK
334 ARIZONA ST, Hollywood FL 33019
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $780
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025036095 | Mar 24, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $160 |
| 2--2023006000 | Jan 17, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | $300 |
| 2--2021033380 | Jun 1, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, no paper towels provided. Employee provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added, no plan review submitted as per plan review. Gave manager email to plan review to submit plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, no soap provided at handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Bar added approximately 2 years ago.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher reading 0 ppm chlorine after 3 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of machine until fixed, and use 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was set up and manager scheduled appointment for dish washer to be fixed.
No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager with over 6 employees, at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Bar added approximately 2 years ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided business license during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning floor.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added, no plan review available at time of routine inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar.
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. 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment container stored inside rice container at cook line. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank unsecured at bar.
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. 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, in ice bin at bar. Operator properly stored.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line. Advised operator to properly store at least 6 inches off floor.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior patio bar added without plans sent to Plan Review.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior patio bar added without plans sent to Plan Review.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen - hot water turned off due to leak. Manager turned water back on.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer set up in center triple sink instead at end sink. Employee drained sink at set up correctly.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor in storage / prep area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched soiled uniform with gloves and went back to preparing ready to eat quesadillas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bus pans on shelf in store room not inverted. Employee inverted pans.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out and displayed current license
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink in use no sanitizer sink set up. Operator set up sanitizer sink to 100ppm chlorine to properly sanitize dishes.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In store room fish freezer, packages of raw shrimp and case of raw mahi above open case of churros, opened bags of raspberries and mango chunks.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area added at end of patio dining area. Managers informed to send plans to Plan Review for approval.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in 3 bottles on cart by ice machines.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls in container of rice, sugar, and flour. Manager removed bowls.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by ice machines in storage are not secured.
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