Chilacos Tacos
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Chilacos Tacos has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Plantation sits at 77, putting Chilacos Tacos on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed cream (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Observed raw chicken stored with ready to eat corn, bacon, and plantains in reach in cooler. - Observed raw meat stored over jugs of milk in reach in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Graciela G. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed milk opened 8/17 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use utensil handle not stored above rice. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cow tongue thawed in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser in kitchen. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.- Reach in cooler next to mop sink Observed avocados with tag stored next to ready to eat food.
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above uncooked rice. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the True reach in cooler, marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding). The item had been stored in the cooler overnight. The item had not been prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See stop sale
03A-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. In the True reach in cooler, marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding). The item had been stored in the cooler overnight. The item had not been prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See stop sale
01B-02-5
74
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic chlorine substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry beans container a scoop handle in contact with beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Nov 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilacos Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilacos Tacos on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilacos Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chilacos Tacos.
How does Chilacos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Chilacos Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Chilacos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilacos Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chilacos Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chilacos Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilacos Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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