Taco Dive

1901 14 Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Dive, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Taco Dive is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler white cutting board

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on 2 door cooler

14-11-5

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects found near dish area.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives being stored in hand sink next to 3 bay sink. Knives were moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in bulk bins laying in product

10-01-5

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in walk in cooler stored next to cheese and lemons. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat guacamole in walk in **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table

14-09-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredge on cooler **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease over flat top

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour white bin by dish pit **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over pass line

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch

13-07-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Dive last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Dive on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Dive?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Dive.

How does Taco Dive compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Taco Dive most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Taco Dive's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Dive have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Dive 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 Taco Dive inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Dive is inspected around two times per year on average.

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