3 Bite Tacos

3300 Aviation Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at 3 Bite Tacos, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

3 Bite Tacos' latest score of 74 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cheese in walk in cooler. Steak was moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop in front of hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice bin **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cheese in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer and floor cleaner stored next to rice cooker and rice scoop **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46. Raw beef 46 Roja sauce 46 black beans 47-48F Cooked chicken 46 Ground beef 47 All in walk in cooler overnight **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

01B-02-5

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

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. Ambient thermometer reading 44-47°

14-74-7

Aug 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Bite Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Bite Tacos on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Bite Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Bite Tacos.

How does 3 Bite Tacos compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

3 Bite Tacos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has 3 Bite Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 3 Bite Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 3 Bite Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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