Del Taco Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Del Taco Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Del Taco Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1, 2026. Please visit Myfloridalicense.com to renew license.
50-17-3
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. 2 new employees Calyn and Sydney, manager had employees 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. Nevaeh and Logan and keke
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employees have copy of employee training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler drawer next to fryer is in poor condition
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic cambro containers are broken **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep person cutting avocados with sticker still adhered to vegetable. Educated prep person **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Filters have date of 7-20-23
29-32-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on self serve drink machine in dining room has mold like substance build up.
22-20-5
50
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sohaan does not have manager certification. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: At the time of call back Sophia Kaur Wasu 2-14-24 is no longer works for the company. The manager in charge, Keishawna Mass does not have a food handler card approved through the state. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: No training provided at time of call back. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies made of FRLA certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: No proof of training at time of call back **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Using Del Taco not an approved program through the state. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: All training is provided through Del U. For food handlers, and also have a 1 hour food handler video they watch. **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several long plastic food containers are broken on the corners due to dishwasher. Recommend washing plastic by hand. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
64
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies made of FRLA certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Using Del Taco not an approved program through the state. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining area have build up inside nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sohaan does not have manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license and ownership through previous inspection. Establishment is open and operating. License is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several long plastic food containers are broken on the corners due to dishwasher. Recommend washing plastic by hand.
14-38-4
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No proof of food handler certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Shift manager on duty is in training. Certified manager on the way, per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No certified food handler manager on shift with 4 or more employees. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of FRLA are prohibited. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
74
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Shift manager contacted operator, operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self serv drink machine in dining room has black mold like substance. Drink nozzles have heavy build up inside in self serv drink machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/. Shift manager on duty is in training. Certified manager on the way, per operator.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies of FRLA are prohibited.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers are cracked or broken off on the corners of food storage containers that are in use.
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive amount of trash on dumpster pad surrounding dumpster can.
33-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks in dining room not stored inverted with handle up, not protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In back area by 3CS.
21-38-4
45
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Could not locate current employee training. **Warning**
53B-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.provided for manager
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pineapple chunks in hand wash sink by drive thru.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with shredded lettuce on front counter refrigerator is cracked/broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored above cheese in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
67
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cookline in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Some plastic containers are cracked on the corners.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease
23-03-4
86
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.2 employees in kitchen preparing food **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 plastic bins prep table broken on corner
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door walk in freezer
14-69-4
86
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico in front cooler and diced tomatoes in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used to scoop cheese at station between grills
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
64
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine, has quaternary strips. Has strips coming in on Monday **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters missing drain plugs
33-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor by hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Del Taco Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Del Taco Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Taco Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Del Taco Restaurant.
How does Del Taco Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Del Taco Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Del Taco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Del Taco Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Del Taco Restaurant 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 Del Taco Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Del Taco Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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