Chuchos Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Chuchos Tacos has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Chuchos Tacos was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Greenacres average 77, so Chuchos Tacos trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flying around front counter, dining room Operator killed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler Raw shell eggs stored above bags of cheese Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in cooler Raw shell Raw chicken over raw beef. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves grabbed metal sponge from the 3 compartment sink , cleaned metal spatula with water and then started to cooked onions on flat top grill without removing gloves, washing hands first. Advised employee to wash hands **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of meat stored at room temperature on sink. Advised operator to opened water flow to thaw under running water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 compartment sink. Advised operator to fix drain **Warning**
29-19-4
45
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee blew air into glove and after handled container of cut lettuce, discussed with operator, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged open bag of raw hamburger patties stored directly above bag of fully cooked chicken nuggets, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 reach in cooler large container of cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 days, discussed with operator see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler sealed container of cut lettuce (60F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 10:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler large container of cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 days, discussed with operator see stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler sealed container of cut lettuce (60F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 10:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table cooked cactus (85F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (84F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked approximately 30 minutes ago and held at room temperature until reheated and served, discussed with operator who placed products on stove to reheat to 165F+. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided big 6 poster.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed with operator.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed with operator and emailed clean up poster to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen under sink unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen large holes in wall next to reach in produce cooler, discussed with operator to repair.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pots of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen under flat top stove, discussed with operator who removed product from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
25
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter cooked rice milk (62F - Cooling) per operator rice cooked yesterday and chilled overnight today at 10:30 operator mixed milk, cooked rice and seasonings to prepare drink and placed into drink display to hold until served. At this current cooling rate product did not reach 41F within 4 hours see stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler cooked chicken (54F Cooling ) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight to cool. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 15 live flies in kitchen landing on trash cans, walls, mop bucket. Discussed with operator to kill flies and clean and sanitize areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: 3 live flies in kitchen hallway landing on mop bucket and walls . Discussed with operator to kill clean and sanitize area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach In kitchen dry storage area on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: 1 dead roach In kitchen dry storage area on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen under prep table containers of seasonings stored on floor discussed with operator who moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: In kitchen under prep table containers pineapples and Tomatoes stored on floor discussed with operator who moved to shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen above prep table ceiling tiles are sagging and showing visible signs of water damage. Discussed with operator to replace. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
64
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
13
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...rice 45F, cooked beef 53F in reach in cooler at bottom shelf . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food acceptable upper shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...multiple food in reach in cooler was cooked 2 days ago . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. bottled water stored on the floor behind front counter. 2. Bags of onions stored on the floor. 3. Jugs of oil stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers stored on the floor in closet. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside back door **Warning**
29-34-4
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator. Posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, Cooked pork, cooked chicken refried beans, all more than 24 hours, no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator placed on crate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage closet. **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuchos Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuchos Tacos on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuchos Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chuchos Tacos.
How does Chuchos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?
Chuchos Tacos most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Greenacres average of 77.
Has Chuchos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chuchos Tacos have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chuchos Tacos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chuchos Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuchos Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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