THE DRUNKEN TACO
201-203 S FL LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator called maintenance crew and fix the issue. Dishwasher at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by walk in freezer at rear of building. Operator killed, removed and sanitized area. Additionally observed approximately 5 live roaches in floor/wall junction at cook line. Under prepping table.
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. Observed at cooler bottom compartment, across from main grill – raw beef (51F – Cold Holding); fried wings (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for over 12 hours, see stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler bottom compartment, across from main grill – raw beef (51F – Cold Holding); fried wings (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for over 12 hours, see stop sale.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine at shed at back.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at bar – 2 containers of margarita stored directly on floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at laundry room behind ice machine.
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed at ice machine in laundry room.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. Operator set up multiple sanitizing buckets and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.