TACOCRAFT TAQUERIA AND TEQUILA BAR

301 North University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783514

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water 76F Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooling rack in kitchen - cooked corn (71F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen- yuca fries (56F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (55F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen- yuca fries (56F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (55F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooling rack in kitchen - cooked corn (71F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink near walk in cooler - power mixer stored in sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under prep table near walk in cooler - sprayer containing chlorine not labeled.

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780458

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperatures of 125F and 80F on cook line.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary less than 100 Ppm. Employee made new solution rechecked 200 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in deep covered pans queso (72-90F - Cooling) at 2:10 pm per operator prepared and placed in walk-in cooler at 12:00 was not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. See Stop Sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in deep covered pans queso (72-90F - Cooling) at 2:10 pm per operator prepared and placed in walk-in cooler at 12:00 was not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (51-55F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Not portion or prep today. Employee placed in ice bath.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in deep covered pans queso (72-90F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8630633

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line between units. Operator removed, clean, sanitized, and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503377

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold-like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above soda fountain at expo line, in kitchen.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak, commercially packaged, and raw fish, commercially packaged, stored over peas, not commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site