Rocco's Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
86
Score
Rocco's Tacos has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Rocco's Tacos is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found... 4 small live flying insects flying around in bar . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Not observed any live or dead flying insects at time of inspection . Administrative complaint was from initial complaint inspection conducted on 4/08/26 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized... employee sanitized utensils after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found... 4 small live flying insects flying around in bar . **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..home made hot sauce was cooked 3/30 at walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..home made hot sauce was cooked 3/30 at walk in cooler . **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding steak 121F being held less than 4 hours . After stirring food got temperature 151F . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...in use ice scoop stored top of soda line . Employee removed scoop . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin...heavy soiled build up in ice machine . **Warning**
22-20-5
43
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...creama sauce 51F, green salsa 46F in ice bath at expo line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Creama sauce 66F, green salsa 65F at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Chef time marked . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....chlorine 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ....margarita mix , juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Employee discarded ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands....server handle soiled dishes and then handed cleaned plates , prepared chips and salsa without washed hands . Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ....margarita mix , juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar . **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...creama sauce 51F, green salsa 46F in ice bath at expo line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....vera Cruz 67-71F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food was prepped today to serve . Took another temperature after 20 minutes food temperature 66-70F . Chef removed food to freezer to chill fast **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by moving cart. Employee removed cart . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered....meat sauce , salsa at walk in cooler . Chef covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Employee went to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for poblano peppers container. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Employee personal cell phone stored on cutting in food preparation area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap by the handwashing sink at kitchen.
29-47-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength ....chlorine 00 ppm due to sanitizer solution bucket was empty. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly . Chef replace sanitizer solution container still is chlorine 00 ppm. Fixed Dishmachine end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use due to dishmachine not sanitized.Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chef stated that utensils will be sanitized in triple sink . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....pooled white egg wash above lime juice . Chef removed egg wash . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by moving cart . Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice in handwashing sink . Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked..red spicy salsa, salsa at reach in cooler , it was prepped 9/7 . Chef date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles...reach cooler door , handle .
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoops stored directly stored in the line at bar. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
33
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around prep area/dish machine/triple sink/bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Throughout establishment; Nuvan pro strips used in food preparation/storage areas. Manufacturers label indicates product is not to be used in food preparation/storage areas. **Warning**
41-20-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches under triple sink. 1 live roach under clean dish storage shelves across from triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line; employee put on gloves, picked up food off the floor using gloves hand, threw away food, wiped hand on apron and continued portioning tortilla chips, no glove change/hand wash. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Taco make top cooler; cojita (55°F - Cold Holding); pico (55°F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Taco make top cooler; cojita (55°F - Cold Holding); pico (55°F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50°F - Cold Holding). At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; black beans (125°F - Hot Holding); ground beef (105°F - Hot Holding); pork (120°F - Hot Holding); rojo sauce (110°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items reheated prior to being placed in steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At bar; employee handled soiled dishes and then began making drinks, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line/prep area; employee went from cooking raw beef to cutting unwashed mushrooms no glove change no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee wiped nose with gloved hand and then handled clean utensils, no glove change, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At walk-in cooler; mussel tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator produced tag, replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by food debris accumulated in sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC unaware of proper hot holding requirements. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep area; open employee beverage container on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At clean dish storage shelves across from triple sink; mixing bowls wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink/dish machine hand wash sink; water leaking from drain pipe. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area; unwashed/not cleaned mushrooms being cut. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line steam table; soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe around pans in steam table. Operator removed cloth. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At taco make top cooler; standing water in bottom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At bar hand wash sink; water very slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At cook line; wood cutting boards damaged/splitting around edges. **Warning**
14-06-4
11
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
47
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocco's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocco's Tacos on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocco's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rocco's Tacos.
How does Rocco's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Rocco's Tacos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Rocco's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocco's Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rocco's 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 Rocco's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocco's Tacos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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