Chronic Tacos
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Chronic Tacos stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Chronic Tacos on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn observed at 120f-128f. In service for 3 hours. Operator moved to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low boy freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
70
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spanish rice (56F - cold holding) carnitas 53f cold holding. Items were sitting out on counter due to setting up the cooks line for 20 minutes. Advised to rapid chill. Operator removed lids to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer Wire shelf on cooks line soiled in grease
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pinto beans and Spanish rice
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pinto beans made Saturday and Spanish rice made yesterday in tight fitting lids
03D-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - gaskets on reach in freezer
23-03-4
70
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans in walk in cooler made yesterday. Stacked with lids
03D-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0 after several tries. Triple sink is set up. Operator removed air bubbles in line, now sanitizing correctly at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On Y splitter **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Staff wearing bracelets and watches **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above take out forks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on make line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef in rear
13-04-4
58
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding well at front make line. sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) in 2oz soufflé cups are stocked above the fill line of unit. Operator moved to other refrigeration
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees hired within last 60 days that have not gotten food handler certificates have not signed a reporting agreement. Operator had employee read and sign **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Bre has been employed for 4 months and has not acquired a food handling certificate
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chips on shelf behind front counter are not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connection missing **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over guacamole
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chronic Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chronic Tacos on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chronic Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chronic Tacos.
How does Chronic Tacos compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Chronic Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Chronic Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chronic Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chronic Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chronic Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chronic Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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