TACO JOINT INC.
1000 N BROADWALK STE 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment has two bathrooms. -rear -Handicap bathroom not accessible for em, due to garbage cans inside bathroom, employee removed all garbage cans, cleaned and sanitized bathroom fixtures and floor. Corrected On-Site
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Spilled handicap bathroom, toilet and hand wash sink
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.water damage in front of back entrance door,
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents with build up of black like substance, in front of kitchen entrance .
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In use - Table oven- broken door, inside kitchen
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under storage area racks, with black like substance. Repeat Violation
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Garbage bags on top of garbage cans. Trash removed done during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink bar area- heavily soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 3 backs of pork roast on standing water, employee removed and placed on cold running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo station, employee provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -Bar area, -Expo station
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Enchiladas pans on soiled foil paper in top of microwave, employee removed to be wash. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses on top of soda grips, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor under refrigerator equipment- front counter exposed station. Old food residues on floor.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Restrooms, hole in baseboard, in front of hand wash sink.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Above chest freezer, two knives stored between pipe and wall, employee removed to be wash. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching container of flour in kitchen area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of ground beef left to defrost on front counter-ambient temperature, per employee one hour ago, moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee opened a box of packed pork loins, then grabbed a clean container of food, using same gloves. After manager instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese in kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and backpack on top chest freezer in prep station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. Operator paid license during inspection; Confirmation #246034882. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over gallon of juice inside two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved juice to upper shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer missing batteries.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt in dry storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil in kitchen. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles ( cups)improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food ( oil) removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled bottle oil in cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche being sold with talapia fish, establishment unable to provide parasite destruction letter. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023. Licensed paid during inspection, confirmation # 236054912 Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler in cook line , cooked chicken 45F cold holding, held less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Cutting board soiled in kitchen, operator moved to be washed , rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Centaur reach in cooler ; At 11:25am, Cooked lobster (55F - ambient Cooling), raw chicken 55F ambient cooling, raw beef 50F ambient cooling since 10am to 55F, 54F and 50F respectively at 12pm, foods prepped less than 4 hours ago per operator, observed foods cooling covered. Operator uncovered during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water dispenser above hand washing sink in kitchen making it difficult to wash hands properly. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees( two new hires) are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (windex)not labeled in chemical station. Operator labeled windex Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup in ice machine under soda fountain. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch and bracelet. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-22. Employee went online to renew during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Centaur reach in cooler, Containers of raw shrimp and fish above packs of cooked pork and prepared sauces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles on frozen drink machines have mold like buildup.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).