TACO LOVERS RESTAURANT
TACO LOVERS RESTAURANT in VIRGINIA GARDENS has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
5891 NW 36 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928633
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam food trays stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed trays from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over sauce containers inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety storage requirements. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum containers stored inside hand wash sink in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/28/2025
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation with no hair restraint in kitchen. Operator put a cap. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located by hand wash sink in front kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on on by three compartment sink. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and paprika unlabeled in front 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 beef over cooked chicken inside reach in freezer located in front of three compartment sink. Operator stored food according to safety procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils bucket stored inside hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.