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TACOS WEY 561

690 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561-887-3140

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6023214
Grade history
OCT 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand sink. 10+ live roaches behind chest freezer on the floor.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025075303Oct 16, 2025Mar 6, 2026$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink in kitchen doesn't have enough hot water pressure.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
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. No proof of employee food handler training at time of inspection after.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has traces of slim and brown slim
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks in kitchen not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.

0 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink in kitchen doesn't have enough hot water pressure.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certification at time of inspection after.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer to check food.
Intermediate/05-08-4/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. No proof of employee food handler training at time of inspection after.
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has traces of slim and brown slim
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being being used for sauce instead of scoop or ladle.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks in kitchen not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walking into kitchen from outside and started preparing a to go order without washing her hands first and putting gloves on. Priority: High Priority
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/ Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Shredded beef, ground beef, pork, received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Priority: High Priority
High priority/01A-05-4/Warning
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Observed: No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dishwasher was removed no triple sink available. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine was removed, this establishment has no three compartment sink in which to manually wash/rinse/sanitize. As per provisions issued by plan review in 2023: Such failure could result in administrative action and/or suspension of license. Spoke with Robin in plan review she stated new plans have to be submitted. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Dish machine removed and no triple sink available. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Soap provided. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Oct 15, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 9, 2025Administrative determination recommendedLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority8 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Shredded beef, ground beef, pork, received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01A-05-4/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walking into kitchen from outside and started preparing a to go order without washing her hands first and putting gloves on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand sink. 10+ live roaches behind chest freezer on the floor.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris inside microwave and oven
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dishwasher was removed no triple sink available.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine was removed, this establishment has no three compartment sink in which to manually wash/rinse/sanitize. As per provisions issued by plan review in 2023: Such failure could result in administrative action and/or suspension of license. Spoke with Robin in plan review she stated new plans have to be submitted.
Intermediate/51-16-7/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 sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Dish machine removed and no triple sink available.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Soap provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning

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.