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TACO TACO A'LU

1115 NE 9 AVE K118, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 6 visits since May 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1626037
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, making rice, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked plantains. Low boy - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat scallions. Operator stored all item's properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cooked rice (105-106F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cooked rice (105-106F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On line menu.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing on countertop. Operator moved to refrigerator to continue thawing.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items not marked on on-line menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Raw items marked as "Raw" - advised operator to put asterisk to correspond to consumer advisory. Admin Complaint
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on online menu.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Observed same. Admin Complaint
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Walk in cooler - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat avocados and sauces. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items not marked on on-line menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on online menu.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - top of door. Observed loose gasket.
Basic/14-69-4

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.