VELVET TACO
305 S ANDREWS AVE STE 115, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 754-216-4610
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025007183 | Nov 21, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Quaternary 400ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered cookline and began working with food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack in prep area visibly soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under liquor and utensil storage racks by walk in cooler.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, half case salmon filets fully thawed still in vacuum packaging. Per employee, thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, half case salmon filets fully thawed still in vacuum packaging. Per employee, thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Basket of plastic forks at front counter not stored with handles all presented in same direction.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container seasoned flour by fryer fliptop not labeled. Manager labeled.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dish employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Observed 2 Employees enter cookline, put on gloves and began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands.
Small cookline flip top - Raw shrimp and raw fish stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat potatoes in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked by scooter. Operator removed.
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. 2 employees less than 60 days without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. drawers - raw fish (60F); cream cheese (54F); sliced ham (55-60F); cheese (60-63F); raw shrimp (60-63F). Per operator, all items except the raw fish were held in unit overnight. Per operator, Raw fish placed in unit approximately 3.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded fish. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers - raw fish (60F); cream cheese (54F); sliced ham (55-60F); cheese (60-63F); raw shrimp (60-63F). Per operator, all items except the raw fish were held in unit overnight. Per operator, Raw fish placed in unit approximately 3.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded fish. See stop sale.
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/ CFM arrived during inspection.
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. 1 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Tater tots. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage shelving.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - drawers - sour cream (50-55F); raw beef (50-55F); ham (50-55F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. Observed unit not operating. Operator placed all items in walk in to quick chill.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor at front counter.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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