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TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL

Health inspection records show TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL in POMPANO BEACH has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

793 S DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13476218

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop stored in bucket of sour cream in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed bowl from bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of soda and beer in cans, stored on floor in back room, near to handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in back room. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bucket of pinto beans stored uncovered in dry storage room. Educated manager on covering stored food. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 12-01-2025. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on bucket of sour cream in 2 door cooler in kitchen. Educated employee on proper storage. Employee rearranged food for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands without removing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures, and employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler, Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in low boy cooler on cook line for approximately 3 hours. Advised employee to move food back to reach in cooler to quick chill. Food was moved back to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Provided poster to operator. 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/ No certified food manager present with over 7 employees. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink in back room, near to tortilla machine. Advised employee to provide soap. Warning
  • 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. Cooked beef , stored in reach in cooler, not dated, prepared yesterday at 12 pm, more than 25 hours ago. Employee dated beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/30/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13475881

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10923482

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 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

11/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

8/8/2024· 1y 7mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/5/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 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

1/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8537349

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

10/26/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8352101

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 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