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TACO LOVERS RESTAURANT

TACO LOVERS RESTAURANT in VIRGINIA GARDENS has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

5891 NW 36 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13564313

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom for employees and customers. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand up reach in cooler at the front counter, ambient temperature 67-69F.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on top of the flip top reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12/30/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13564216

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: At time of callback inspection observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

10/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10928633

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 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

3/28/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

11/14/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.