Los Tacos by Chef Omar
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Los Tacos by Chef Omar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Los Tacos by Chef Omar trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked steak hot held at 122F. Per operator, steak cooked and stored in steam table 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat meat to 177F . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw ground beef stored in container with pork in refrigerator. Operator removed ground beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. operator renewed her license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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 at 1:01 p.m. no date marked on tomato sauce stored in glass door cooler. Per operator, sauce open and stored in refrigerator from yesterday morning.
02C-03-5
58
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line under shelves, build up of food debris and soil
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 110F, Employee moved to stove to boil water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cooling unit in cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop seating on floor, Employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and containers stored on dirty rack in kitchen line
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored with to go containers, operator removed purse **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair two ceiling tiles with water damage , in front of cooling equipment , near ware washing area.
36-32-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Tacos by Chef Omar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Tacos by Chef Omar on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Los Tacos by Chef Omar compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Los Tacos by Chef Omar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Los Tacos by Chef Omar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Tacos by Chef Omar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Tacos by Chef Omar 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 Los Tacos by Chef Omar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Tacos by Chef Omar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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