Rey Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Rey Tacos has been inspected nine times since 2022. Rey Tacos was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen”, which has been cited three times.
Rey Tacos' latest score of 86 sits above the Lantana average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage bins of rice stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Approximately 4-5 Live, small flying insects found by mop sink in kitchen. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs then picked up clean spatula to mix eggs with other ingredients on flat top then started mixing fully cooked rice with spoon. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over fully cooked beef, both products not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer in back storage room. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection at rear of building. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliding glass door cooler: diced tomato salsa (45F - Cold Holding); flan (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to move products to another operable cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By front register area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over deli slicer in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage bins of rice stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
35
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing spatula and rags stored in sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust to the left of triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salsa sriracha in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cook coffee container on a food preparation table next to cheese hot holding. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar container. Cook removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat shredded beef in glass door refrigerator in kitchen. Cook removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded beef and cooked ground beef cooked 2 days ago no date mark. **Warning**
02C-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/ Mohammed Hossain expired 6.9.24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single service bowls stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - cooked rice (81F - Cooling) 10:30am cooling since 8:30am recheck 20mins 81F tied bags sitting on top of each other- operator;moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certifications are copies of the original document.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sugar and flour bins on kitchen floor - operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen needs to be defrosted. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - frozen shrimp and frozen plantains- operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese in glass door cooler in back room. Cook removed cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled beef prepared 2 days ago, in glass door reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in glass door cooler in the back room.
12B-13-4
64
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored shrimps not covered in reach in freezer. Cook covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rey Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rey Tacos on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rey Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rey Tacos.
How does Rey Tacos compare to other restaurants in Lantana?
Rey Tacos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lantana average of 80.
Has Rey Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rey Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rey Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rey Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rey Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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