DEL TACO RESTAURANT
With 11 documented inspections, DEL TACO RESTAURANT in MELBOURNE has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 11 reports on file
2936 Sarno Road
Melbourne, Florida, 32935
Fountainhead North
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/9/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13566618
Follow-up Inspection Required4 int, 1 basic
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several long plastic food containers are broken on the corners due to dishwasher. Recommend washing plastic by hand. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sohaan does not have manager certification. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: At the time of call back Sophia Kaur Wasu 2-14-24 is no longer works for the company. The manager in charge, Keishawna Mass does not have a food handler card approved through the state. Admin Complaint
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: No training provided at time of call back. **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies made of FRLA certificates. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: No proof of training at time of call back **Time Extended**
- 53B-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Using Del Taco not an approved program through the state. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: All training is provided through Del U. For food handlers, and also have a 1 hour food handler video they watch. Admin Complaint
11/3/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10928682
Follow-up Inspection Required5 int, 2 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license and ownership through previous inspection. Establishment is open and operating. License is current.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several long plastic food containers are broken on the corners due to dishwasher. Recommend washing plastic by hand.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining area have build up inside nozzles
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sohaan does not have manager certification. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies made of FRLA certificates. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Using Del Taco not an approved program through the state. Warning
8/28/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10868461
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No proof of food handler certification. Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Shift manager on duty is in training. Certified manager on the way, per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No certified food handler manager on shift with 4 or more employees. Admin Complaint
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of FRLA are prohibited. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Admin Complaint
6/26/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8896410
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 4 int, 5 basic
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers are cracked or broken off on the corners of food storage containers that are in use.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive amount of trash on dumpster pad surrounding dumpster can.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks in dining room not stored inverted with handle up, not protected.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In back area by 3CS.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Shift manager contacted operator, operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serv drink machine in dining room has black mold like substance. Drink nozzles have heavy build up inside in self serv drink machine.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Shift manager on duty is in training. Certified manager on the way, per operator.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of FRLA are prohibited.
11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8896060
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with shredded lettuce on front counter refrigerator is cracked/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above cheese in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10712649
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer pull out freezer in kitchen falls when opened
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Heavy, heavy trash build up in dumpster area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Egregious trash on dumpster pad. District manager had one dumpster removed, when dumpster is full, night crew put trash on pad and raccoons tear the trash up. Dumpster lids need to remain closed and all trash must be put into dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Unwashed tomatoes stored above sour cream and vanilla mix
9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8733679
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 2 basic
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with shredded lettuce on front counter refrigerator is cracked/broken.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above cheese in walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pineapple chunks in hand wash sink by drive thru.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Could not locate current employee training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.provided for manager
3/13/2024· 1y 12mo ago
Visit ID: 8624621
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have accumulated dust debris, manager states work order has been submitted **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1, 2022. License is current through April 1, 2025.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employees no hair net or hat. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. drive thru soda machine has build up inside nozzles.
1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8589913
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cookline in kitchen
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Some plastic containers are cracked on the corners.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease
12/15/2023· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8456924
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.2 employees in kitchen preparing food Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 plastic bins prep table broken on corner
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door walk in freezer
7/27/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8355278
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used to scoop cheese at station between grills
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico in front cooler and diced tomatoes in walk in cooler