Taco Island Mexican Restaurant

16850 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Island Mexican Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Taco Island Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Observed Food storage container lid cracked. Manager discarded.

14-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Apr 1, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of salsa. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind steam table soiled with accumulated food debris.

36-27-5

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of salsa.

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease buildup. As per manager hood is scheduled to be cleaned.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Island Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Island Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Island Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Island Mexican Restaurant.

How does Taco Island Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Taco Island Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Taco Island Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Island Mexican Restaurant 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 Island Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Island Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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