TACO SHACK / STACK
555 S COLORADO AVE UNIT 102, Stuart FL 34994 · 772-288-9696
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated food held overnight. See stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019045523 | Aug 7, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $160 |
| 2--2015037476 | Aug 11, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef then proceed to handle clean food equipment at burger station Observed employee wash hands after
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at flip top reach in cooler at burger station: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork in metal container on side of stove top at 112-122F - Hot Holding Per operator food placed on stove top and left out of tem for approximately 1 hour Operator reheated pork to 165F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 200+ ppm chlorine sanitizer Operator mixed water in solution to bring down to 100 ppm at time of inspection
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at stack bar Operator provided paper towels
Observed at flip top reach in cooler at burger station: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package See stop sale
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed prepped avocados with stickers still on shell inside flip top cooler Operator removed
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of read to eat bread inside walk in cooler, operator stored food properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no scoop inside cup of tomatoes, operator removed
Feb 13, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board and knife inside Hand wash sink at bar. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At prep kitchen, dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink for wash rinse, and sanitize for all ware washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); bacon wrapped jalapeños (45F-Cold holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed ice onto product to fascilitate quick chill.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line and prep kitchen, wiping cloth Chlorine 100+ppm. Advised operator of proper ppm for sanitizer bucket. Operator diluted bucket to proper Chlorine 100ppm
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated food held overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding). Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated food held overnight. See stop sale
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher in bar hand wash sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -yellowfin tuna on menu board does not indicate food is raw or undercooked. Operator will change electronic menu boards today.
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. -provided printed forms in English and Spanish. All employees on duty read and signed. All other current and new employees will be required to read and sign.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -cove molding separated from wall, soiled under 3 compartment sink and dish machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service cups, paper towels on floor in upstairs storage area.
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.