Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACO JOINT INC.

1000 N BROADWALK STE 1 · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33019

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2994100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7274837
DBPR license1624388

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 14, 2020 1:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 15, 2020 10:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 under hand wash sink, next to freezer chest by kitchen entrance. 2 crawling on wall behind 2 door cooler, inside the kitchen. 10 inside a non- working cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate22-24-5

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles- Bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink from Ac unit. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Dirty mop bucket and car tires stored inside the bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 20 under hand wash sink, to halfway to kitchen 25 under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator contacted technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. 3 gallons of cooking oil, storage area. Operator removed to clean and stored on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitizied **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind steam table and low boy cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator removed to clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic22-20-5

Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine-Juice/ Bar area.Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.