Taco Beach Shack
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Beach Shack 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Taco Beach Shack on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dishwasher reading 0 ppm chlorine after 3 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of machine until fixed, and use 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was set up and manager scheduled appointment for dish washer to be fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Bar added approximately 2 years ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager with over 6 employees, at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided business license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-01-4
58
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Beef dressing (51F); chicken wings (52F). Food not prep today. Food held less than 4 hours. Moved to a working cold holding unit and ice added for a quick chill. For a quick chill. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed plans submitted to City of Hollywood, need to be submitted to Tallahassee-Plan Review **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-74-7
74
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.
14-74-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, in ice bin at bar. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line. Advised operator to properly store at least 6 inches off floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment container stored inside rice container at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank unsecured at bar.
51-11-4
52
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In store room fish freezer, packages of raw shrimp and case of raw mahi above open case of churros, opened bags of raspberries and mango chunks. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area added at end of patio dining area. Managers informed to send plans to Plan Review for approval. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in 3 bottles on cart by ice machines. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls in container of rice, sugar, and flour. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by ice machines in storage are not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
58
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink quaternary reading 400ppm. Employee drained and added water to correct to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On top of freezer in back prep area, cooked steak 81F @ 2:30pm (prepared portioned less than 1 hr) to 87-89F @ 3:00pm. Originally in air conditioned room moved to non air conditioned room. Employee moved to reach in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder has mold like buildup. Employee removed and sent to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of mayonnaise and canola oil on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
55
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager class scheduled week of 10-31 for all staff training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed at callback inspection: emailed confirmation proof provided from manager that FRLA representative will be conducting class 1-11-23 for all staff. Time extension approved by Sup. M. Attassi for 2 days after class. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Beach Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Beach Shack on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Beach Shack?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Beach Shack.
How does Taco Beach Shack compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Taco Beach Shack most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Taco Beach Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Beach Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Beach Shack 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 Taco Beach Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Beach Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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