Martin's Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Martin's Tacos nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Belle Glade facility scores 79, putting Martin's Tacos on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel reach in cooler: Cooked steak (48F at 10:58am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling over night in unit. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored tightly packed in a large tightly covered container. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in to go bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed and used ziplock bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over tortillas in open bags- not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At stainless steel reach in cooler: Cooked steak (48F at 10:58am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling over night in unit. Product did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored tightly packed in a large tightly covered container. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line: butter with milk (56F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored on counter 20 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
47
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook engage in food preparation without having hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl in sugar at rear storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe at cook cook touching cell phone and the put on gloves without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (79F - Hot Holding). Operator paced of stove to reheat refried beans (174F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard at cook line for foil sheets storage. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe at door by cook line and front door **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook engage in food preparation without having hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at front door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observe at storage hand bag and clothing store on top of soda **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observe at door table at cook line with wood not sealed. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl in sugar at rear storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
43
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine pills, vitamins and urinary tract pills stored with spices on shelf above single service items and containers of juices at storage area. Medicines stored on prep table. Advised operator to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multipurpose cleaner stored on container of drinks. Advised operator to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in rinse compartment of triple sink. Advised operator to only wash hands at hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags of tortillas stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.at 200 ppm chlorine Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed form to operator
11-26-1
70
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.on prep table Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal( raw beef) food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cooked chicken) Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin's Tacos on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Martin's Tacos.
How does Martin's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?
Martin's Tacos most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Belle Glade average of 79.
Has Martin's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Martin's Tacos have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Martin's 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 Martin's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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