TACO TERIYAKI LLC

TACO TERIYAKI LLC in FORT PIERCE has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4903 S US HWY 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516126

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer/ employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Both customers and employee bathroom located inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: 5 ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine sliding door. And 2 coolers one at front counter and reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water actively leaking from condenser inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Per Operator, someone came to fix and was unable to fix leak. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bags being used to store cooked food at steam table. Informed Manager of alternative options. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Showed picture of what to obtain to Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For 3 bay sink. Operator is using chlorine. Provided some test strips and informed manager to obtain a test kit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dish machine. A bathroom located on the right hand side was also removed and is now functioning as a storage room, and missing a hand washing near 3 bay sink on plans on file. Informed Manager to submit new plans under business name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Per Operator, no communication has been done between owners and Plan Review. And, he also stated the establishment does Not plan to connect it. Dish machine was observed in kitchen but not in the correct place and not connected properly. Hand washing sink was not installed in/near 3 bay sink based on previous plans. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894401

  • 10-20-4:Basic - 2 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer/ employees. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine sliding door. And 2 coolers one at front counter and reach in freezer. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy. Manager posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom and Front counter hand washing sink. Provided copies of signs. Manager posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cold Cups under movable table and multiple single service items located at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water actively leaking from condenser inside walk in cooler. Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 86F. Educated Manager. Manager removed water completely. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bags being used to store cooked food at steam table. Informed Manager of alternative options. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table diced tomatoes 45F cold holding, slice tomatoes 45F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Showed picture of what to obtain to Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Disinfectant spray bottle and containers stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For 3 bay sink. Operator is using chlorine. Provided some test strips and informed manager to obtain a test kit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dish machine. A bathroom located on the right hand side was also removed and is now functioning as a storage room, and missing a hand washing near 3 bay sink on plans on file. Informed Manager to submit new plans under business name. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752566

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting back storage shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside back of kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Men's or women's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door, customer restrooms.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind serving window. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid in shared plaza. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk Panko small back storage hallway area. Bulk oil manger corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at outside mop sink. Shared a picture with operator of what to purchase.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on which type to purchase for chlorine dishwasher.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in employee men's restroom.

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723160

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In employee restroom and guest restrooms
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In small storage area in kitchen
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500223

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed