El Best Taco

683 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at El Best Taco stretching back to 2023. El Best Taco was last inspected on Feb 25, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The city-wide average sits at 71, which El Best Taco's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 74F, employee stated placed out less than 1 hour prior inside chafing dish. Not being held under any temperature control. Advised to use time as public health control if not using ice bath/refrigeration to maintain 41F or below. Manager added time from prep for 4 hour control.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

22-43-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked beef 130-152F, manager states less than 1 hour. Reheated for hot holding **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.

16-08-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Irene, states missing from trailer after cleaning. Provided certification for owner/operator

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cook top

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink blocked by equipment stored inside/on top **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Best Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Best Taco on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Best Taco compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

El Best Taco most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has El Best Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Best Taco have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Best Taco 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 El Best Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Best Taco is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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