TACO LOCO
1058 W SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022003743 | Jan 19, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2018052122 | Sep 28, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Duct tape used to repair door gaskets at three door, reach in cooler in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above open container of mayonnaise in two door reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing door hinge in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned forks, spoons, and knives stored at flip top cooler at cookline not inverted. Operator inverted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield on lights in prep area of kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Corn tortillas bagged on site and sold for self service at the front counter with no labeling.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen and prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket by back door in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex or women's bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Chef opened faucet and placed chicken under running cool water
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.