TACO LABS
1956 NE 5 AVE STE 3, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 5619293530
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of flip top cooler on cook line at Cooked chicken; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding), cook said he made them today, but the same batch on the reachin is colder.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Side flip top on cook line : salsa portions 63F at 3:23 prepared at 11am. Per operator salsa was portioned at 11am and is being held in container on top of pans in flip cooler. Item did not ambient cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Side flip top on cook line : salsa portions 63F at 3:23 prepared at 11am. Per operator salsa was portioned at 11am and is being held in container on top of pans in flip cooler. Item did not ambient cool to 41F within 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oven: cooked beef (102F - Hot Holding) being held in oven with no temperature control. Operator states beef was cooked 2 hours ago. Operator moved to flat top and started to reheat to 165F. Cook line steam table: beans(97F-Hot Holding). cooked black beans (120F - Hot Holding) Being held in shallow pan inside of deep pans of food not directly in steam table. Operator discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used to rinse bar wares as evidenced by bar wares air drying on slotted shelf inside of hand wash sink. Operator removed wares and shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided
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. Not provide for 3 new employees, per operator started today. Provided to operator. Employees acknowledged at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing clear substance at prep area/front counter not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce, chicken base stored on floor on kitchen. Operator moved buckets with food items 6 inches off floor
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of flip top cooler on cook line at Cooked chicken; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding), cook said he made them today, but the same batch on the reachin is colder.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen Chef refilled paper towels
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by ice machine
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food in kitchen with no hair restraints. Employee put hair restraints on
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened used bottles of water on prep table in kitchen. Chef discarded bottles of water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes ox food on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked boxes up
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at ice machine- observed wiping cloth inside hand washing sink. Operator removed wiping cloth.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at ice machine. Operator provided paper towels.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Need batteries in paper towels dispenser at front bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Need hand wash sign at front bar
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