TALKIN TACOS
15807 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 954-274-1314
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019044152 | Aug 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $600 |
| 2--2019023987 | Apr 23, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $320 |
| 2--2016035385 | Jul 18, 2016 | Aug 25, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed walk in cooler 2// sofrito (54F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed walk in cooler 2// sofrito (54F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. See stop sale.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's restroom in disrepair; door is unable to be locked. Manager has scheduled repairs for bathroom door. Men's restroom being utilized as unisex restroom for guests.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slowly in hand wash sink, at cook line.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe located under hand wash sink, at cook line.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (112F - Hot Holding); shrimp (127F - Hot Holding. Per operator, both items cooked 45 minutes before the inspection. Advised operator to heat both items to 165F.
Food stored on floor. -Observed box with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beef thawing in standing water at prep station.
Sep 29, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Ceiling tile missing at walk in cooler area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored inside walk cheese container at flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. One can of evaporated milk, 97 oz. Employee removed to be return
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abdullah Farraj 4 employees working in food preparation
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training certificates for FRLA, all photocopies..
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two paper cups inside container of sugar and container of condiments. Employee removed.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed quaternary sanitizer exceed 400 ppm. After brief education, operator correct solution to 200 ppm.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed employees training certification from Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association all photocopies.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to food items on shelf. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout bags stored on floor at passageway. Operator removed
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can of sweetened condensed milk on storage shelf. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed certification from Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association all photocopies.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. -Observed no plan submit to the division for change of ownership with new plans.
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.