Taco Dive IV
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
35
Score
Public records show six inspections at Taco Dive IV stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw chicken over raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over rte sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
67
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in raw steak under flat top removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back area **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.bulk
22-20-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood
36-62-4
78
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bibs across from dishwasher and at curbed mop sink area in rear of building **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. Dish machine registering 0ppm chlorine. Operator changed jug and primed machine. Secondary check at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit was recently stocked. Applied ice to reduce temperature
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of WD-40 over prep surface in kitchen. Operator moved. Chemicals over single service items in rear shed. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line being used for other purposes. Operator stated that they don't use it as a hand wash sink. Verified plans.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above cook line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over kitchen are missing shields **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Dive IV last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Dive IV on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Taco Dive IV compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Taco Dive IV most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Taco Dive IV's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Dive IV have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Dive IV 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 Taco Dive IV inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Dive IV is inspected around two times per year on average.
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