Taco Joint
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
58
Score
Taco Joint appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Taco Joint on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -Bar area, -Expo station
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo station, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Spilled handicap bathroom, toilet and hand wash sink
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.water damage in front of back entrance door,
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents with build up of black like substance, in front of kitchen entrance .
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In use - Table oven- broken door, inside kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under storage area racks, with black like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Garbage bags on top of garbage cans. Trash removed done during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink bar area- heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 3 backs of pork roast on standing water, employee removed and placed on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment has two bathrooms. -rear -Handicap bathroom not accessible for em, due to garbage cans inside bathroom, employee removed all garbage cans, cleaned and sanitized bathroom fixtures and floor. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
52
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche being sold with talapia fish, establishment unable to provide parasite destruction letter. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023. Licensed paid during inspection, confirmation # 236054912 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler in cook line , cooked chicken 45F cold holding, held less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water dispenser above hand washing sink in kitchen making it difficult to wash hands properly. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees( two new hires) are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (windex)not labeled in chemical station. Operator labeled windex **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Cutting board soiled in kitchen, operator moved to be washed , rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Centaur reach in cooler ; At 11:25am, Cooked lobster (55F - ambient Cooling), raw chicken 55F ambient cooling, raw beef 50F ambient cooling since 10am to 55F, 54F and 50F respectively at 12pm, foods prepped less than 4 hours ago per operator, observed foods cooling covered. Operator uncovered during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt in dry storage area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles ( cups)improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food ( oil) removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled bottle oil in cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-22. Employee went online to renew during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Centaur reach in cooler, Containers of raw shrimp and fish above packs of cooked pork and prepared sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles on frozen drink machines have mold like buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup in ice machine under soda fountain. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch and bracelet. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Observed at callback inspection same. Employee creating online account to print current license. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Joint on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Joint?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Joint.
How does Taco Joint compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Taco Joint most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Taco Joint's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Joint have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Joint 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 Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Joint is inspected around three times per year on average.
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