Taco Loco

1058 W Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Taco Loco stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Taco Loco scores about where you'd expect for a Pompano Beach restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield on lights in prep area of kitchen .

38-07-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex or women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in kitchen.

10-20-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Chef opened faucet and placed chicken under running cool water **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...chorizo date marked 3/28, barbacoa 3/26 in 3 door tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...chorizo date marked 3/28, barbacoa 3/26 in 3 door tall reach in cooler at kitchen.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged fish with cooked meat in reach in freezer . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw fish , raw chicken , raw beef stored together . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... taco meat, cooked chicken, rice in tall reach in cooler . Several food in wrong date also . Employee date marked properly. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Loco on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Loco?

Across the inspection record, “covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Loco.

How does Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Taco Loco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Loco 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 Loco inspected?

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

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