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TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL

Health inspection records show TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL in POMPANO BEACH has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

793 S DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475881

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed three ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923482

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed three ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door in poor repair. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Observed buckets of chorizo, pork and juice stored on floor of freezer. Manager removed from floor. 2)Observed buckets of flour stored on floor in back machine room. Manager removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water 75 F in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in to go bags in kitchen, non food - grade bags. Warning
  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Cooked Beef Tripe (67F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 2) Observed Cooked beef strips (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 3) Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored in Low Boy cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Cooked Beef Tripe (67F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 2) Observed Cooked beef strips (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler, per operator food not prepped or portioned today, stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 3) Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored in Low Boy cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 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/ Observed no certified food manager present at time of inspection; 4 food prep employees present. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted in establishment or on menu. Consumer Advisory was emailed to manager. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser on cart next to bar area. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooling food stored by back door, exposed to splash/ dust.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, boxes of frozen fish stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 80°F with utensils. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw bacon stored over ready to eat tortillas. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with pot and pan scrubbie.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By walk in cooler storage area, containers wet nesting, Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, food stored on floor Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill. Standing water 80°F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar, wet wiping cloth stored on bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish stored over ready to eat shrimp. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By walk in cooler, all purpose cleaning stored on same shelf as sugar container. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar, milk not date marked after opened more than 24hours. 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 not labeled. Spray bottle by three compartment sink not labeled Warning

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537349

  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. In prep area, employee drink stored in ice machine bin. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At bar, single use cups stored on floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A5 prep area, hand wash sink blocked with bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen, no paper towels. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352101

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep area, floors are missing tiles and soiled.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, bags of carrots stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line, no hand wash only sign.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar, straws not individually wrapped kept on bar. Operator removed straws to behind bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, sponges and steel wool in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu has eggs, offering cooked anyway. No consumer advisory. Sent advisory to operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, multiple spray bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site