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ROCCO'S TACOS & TEQUILLA BAR

5250 TOWN CENTER CIR · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33486

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3382064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8471658
DBPR license6012076

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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

#4High 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. Six containers of chicken (60F – Cooling) walk in cooler. Chef states chicken cooked last night. Not prepped or portioned today. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.

#5High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over liquor and uncovered garnishes in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High 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. Six containers of chicken (60F – Cooling) walk in cooler. Chef states chicken cooked last night. Not prepped or portioned today. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (54F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (54F – Cold Holding); burgers (54F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (54F – Cold Holding); chicken (54F – Cold Holding); beef (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); scallops (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F – Cold Holding); pork belly (50F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F – Cold Holding) bottom reach in coolers drawers end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (54F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (54F – Cold Holding); burgers (54F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (54F – Cold Holding); chicken (54F – Cold Holding); beef (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); scallops (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F – Cold Holding); pork belly (50F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F – Cold Holding) bottom reach in coolers drawers end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at ice machine

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents unclean throughout kitchen

#2Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Chef On cook line

#3Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers in top of cooler on cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.