Inspection Report

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PALOS TACOS, LLC

4211 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659888
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13503029
DBPR license4105310

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Operator is selling fresh eggs brought in from home. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs over sodas in front cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 5 dozen raw shelled eggs

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Purple cutting board is heavily stained. Advised to discard **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Soap was put in place **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table next to grill

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Mayo at front counter Salad in dry storage area

#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak thawing on top of freezer in back room. Educated employee, advised to move to cooler or 3 bay sink under running water **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.