Taco Loco Restaurant

1062 W Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Loco Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water in hand sink basin in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in shredded cheese stored in flip top cooler, opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.

14-11-5

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar and flour not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cheese . Employee moved paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp above milk , cheese , raw pork, raw beef ready to eat chorizo in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...beans, bean soup in walk in cooler . Employee date marked. **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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in cheese at reach in cooler. Employee discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef reach in cooler. Removed. * **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ROSA GUERRERO 8/15/22

53A-03-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in kitchen Carrots on floor walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing room temperature. Placed in cooler Raw meat thawing in stagnant water in three compartment sink. Ran running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Loco Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Loco Restaurant on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Loco Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Loco Restaurant.

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

Taco Loco Restaurant most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Taco Loco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Loco Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Loco Restaurant 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 Loco Restaurant inspected?

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

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