TACO JOINT INC.
1000 N BROADWALK STE 1, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954-866-3777
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
MAR 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License not renewed for 2026. Operator renewal during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022008827 | Jan 20, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $700 |
| 2--2021044233 | Aug 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2022 | $800 |
| 2--2020035187 | Jul 15, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. In kitchen, employee cutting raw onions with no gloves. Onions are being used in fresh guacamole. Instructed employee to wash hands and put gloves on. Discussed with employee if ingredients are not being heating to 135°F, then they need to be wearing gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over fresh herbs.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charbel Mouawad 4/10/2021 manager certification expired. No other person has certified food manager certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter cutting board on flip top cooler soiled with food debris and deep cut marks. No longer easily cleanable.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area, two cans of cheddar cheese sauce have large dents. Employee moved cans to be discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License not renewed for 2026. Operator renewal during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Okay front counter, cutting boards are spiked and have deep cut marks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On expo line, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink. In kitchen area, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter, ice scoop in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 dented cans one chipotle paste. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler tofu (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from another reach in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to dump food as evidence of food debris in washing sink present
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in hallway entering kitchen. Operator provided paper towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cups used scoop in spice containers. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Front glass cooler gasket torn 2. Migali cooler gaskets torn
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in avantco cooler
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage shelves rust pitted
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo station, employee provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -Bar area, -Expo station
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment has two bathrooms. -rear -Handicap bathroom not accessible for em, due to garbage cans inside bathroom, employee removed all garbage cans, cleaned and sanitized bathroom fixtures and floor.
Bathroom facility not clean. Spilled handicap bathroom, toilet and hand wash sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.water damage in front of back entrance door,
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents with build up of black like substance, in front of kitchen entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. In use - Table oven- broken door, inside kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under storage area racks, with black like substance.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Garbage bags on top of garbage cans. Trash removed done during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink bar area- heavily soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 3 backs of pork roast on standing water, employee removed and placed on cold running water.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee opened a box of packed pork loins, then grabbed a clean container of food, using same gloves. After manager instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Enchiladas pans on soiled foil paper in top of microwave, employee removed to be wash.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses on top of soda grips, employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor under refrigerator equipment- front counter exposed station. Old food residues on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Restrooms, hole in baseboard, in front of hand wash sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Above chest freezer, two knives stored between pipe and wall, employee removed to be wash.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching container of flour in kitchen area, employee removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of ground beef left to defrost on front counter-ambient temperature, per employee one hour ago, moved to reach in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. Operator paid license during inspection; Confirmation #246034882.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over gallon of juice inside two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved juice to upper shelf.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer missing batteries.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack on top chest freezer in prep station. Operator removed
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche being sold with talapia fish, establishment unable to provide parasite destruction letter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023. Licensed paid during inspection, confirmation # 236054912
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler in cook line, cooked chicken 45F cold holding, held less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Cutting board soiled in kitchen, operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Centaur reach in cooler; At 11:25am, Cooked lobster (55F - ambient Cooling), raw chicken 55F ambient cooling, raw beef 50F ambient cooling since 10am to 55F, 54F and 50F respectively at 12pm, foods prepped less than 4 hours ago per operator, observed foods cooling covered. Operator uncovered during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water dispenser above hand washing sink in kitchen making it difficult to wash hands properly.
No proof provided that food employees( two new hires) are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 (windex)not labeled in chemical station. Operator labeled windex
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt in dry storage area. Operator removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil in kitchen. Operator elevated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom.
Single-service articles ( cups)improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.
Working containers of food ( oil) removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled bottle oil in cook line.
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-22. Employee went online to renew during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Centaur reach in cooler, Containers of raw shrimp and fish above packs of cooked pork and prepared sauces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles on frozen drink machines have mold like buildup.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup in ice machine under soda fountain.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch and bracelet. Employee removed.
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.