TAQUERIA EL TARAZCO
622 NE 8TH ST, Hallandale FL 33009 · 954-914-2378
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12-01-2024 Expired
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024010417 | Jan 30, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2022005153 | Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed expiration date of 5 years. Trainer corrected to 3 years.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, water not maintained consistently at or above 135°F. Operator added heat.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zero (0) ppm observed. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed numerous items, including cooked cold holding black beans, ground beef. Both 24-36 hours since preparation. No date marks. Operator provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jaime and Corina both expired.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hat and proceeded to engage in cooked foods preparation and reached out for a clean plate to serve customer cooked food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly and ice.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw pork stored above bag of fries in reach in freezer. Manager inverted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine Chemical test kit.
Ceiling vents and Vent soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on top of flip top in cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken stored in standing water in triple sink. Manager store under running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Wall above Steam Table at entrance of kitchen.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee used personal phone and then engaged in food preparation, handling clean container to store sauces without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked Breaded pepper in Dukers double doors reach in cooler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12-01-2024 Expired
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Small reach in refrigerator front counter-; Flan (60F - Cold Holding). Per employee food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 2) Duckers Glass beverage Reach in-; Cooked Breaded Pepper (50F - Cold Holding) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in refrigerator-; Flan (60F - Cold Holding). Per employee food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without soap while engaging in food preparation and switching from raw to ready to eat. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cut cubes of white cheese in Haier small refrigerator molded. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beans in Duckers Reach in Cooker. Manager removed eggs and stored in another unit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw Chicken stored above container of raw pork in Dukers Reach in Cooler. Manager inverted.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager dated 08-18-2024
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine Chemicals test kit
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on kitchen soiled.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet and handle at mop sink. Per operator someone stole items.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw beef stored over bags of ice in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Employee inverted.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Package of raw chicken stored above bags of pork and shrimps in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Employee inverted.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Haier Refrigerator-; Soft Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Soft white cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Haier Refrigerator-; Soft Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Soft white cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of tomatoes stored on hands washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and reached fir napkins and utensils to placed in customer bag without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Bag of raw chicken stored above bag of raw shrimp and bag of mixed seafood in Frigidaire white freezer. 2) Container of raw beef stored above containers of cooked beans and sauce in dukers reach in cooler. Cook inverted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of cooked beef prepared onsite with a date that exceeded 7 days. 09-02-23. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of cooked beef prepared onsite with a date that exceeded 7 days. 09-02-23. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler-; Flan (47-49F - Cold Holding) Haier reach in-; Cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours.. Per manager employee turned setting from coldest to colder. Manager changed settings and temperature started dropping.
Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wear dangling bracelet while preparing customer food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of ovenhas accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. I light shield missing in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored in Dukers glass reach in. Employee removed.
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.