TALKIN' TACOS
431 S FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 9542741314
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak in low cooling unit. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015004192 | Jan 5, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top # 2 cooler, Corn Salsa (61F - Cold Holding); Salsa (58F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler and moved to flip top cooler and held for approximately 1.5 hours. Food was moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with food debris. Employee swept floor.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing pots and pans in triple compartment sink, and not using sanitizer. Educated employee on sanitizing equipment and utensils in sanitizing compartment. Employee set up sink with chlorine sanitizer and rewashed pots and pans.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment and buckets blocking one of the two handwashing sinks in kitchen. Employee moved items from in front of handwashing sinks.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in bottom of flip top cooler, next to cheese and other food for establishment. Educated employee on storing personal foods in separate area. Employee removed beverage from cooler.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray stored on flip top cooler next to cook line in kitchen. Manager removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak in low cooling unit. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corn reheated and stored in steam table at 122 F at 1:20 pm, since 10: 30 am. Educated manager on proper reheating and holding temperatures. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corn reheated and stored in steam table at 122 F at 1:20 pm, since 10: 30 am. Educated manager on proper reheating temperatures. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container from handwashing sink next to cook line. Educated employee on using handwashing sink for handwashing only. Employee filled up container from triple sink.
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. Employee employed three days ago, with no food handler certification without signed Employee Health Form. Employee signed form.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter. Manager cleaned and sanitized ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water of 85 F at cook line. Manager discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1). No handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to cook line. 2).No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of plastic cutlery and cups on floor behind front counter. Manager placed on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out plates not inverted on bottom of table at front counter. Manager inverted.
Jun 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed bean salsa (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Walk in cooler door was left open during delivery of food inside cooler. Operator closed cooler door to quick chill foods. 2) Observed two drawer cooler// shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
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