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TAQUERIA EL SOMBRERO

2995 SE DIXIE HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-353-6432

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5350409
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025037490Apr 23, 2025Jun 9, 2025$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler - raw chorizo stored over precooked food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 for any employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over tortillas. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked onions (94F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6
Apr 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/Return visit Apr 23, 2025 · Same Admin Complaint
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6
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
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.