Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACO LOCO

1058 W SAMPLE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3156041
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7764288
DBPR license1624407

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 18, 2022 3:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 19, 2022 8:47 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 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 5

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored, Tylenol next to single service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At cook line ground beef (68°F – Cooling), operator stated beef cooked over 6 hours prior and left out at room temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At triple door reach in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches at kitchen in triple sink shelving braces. Approximately 10 live roaches at kitchen in corner tiles next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At cook line ground beef (68°F – Cooling), operator stated beef cooked over 6 hours prior and left out at room temperature. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container bowl being used to dispense, operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to single service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor, bag of onions. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between wall a d 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.