Taco Real
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Taco Real, the earliest from 2023. Taco Real was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Taco Real's latest score of 100 sits above the Coral Springs average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Observed same . License not posted. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen preparation area floor tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over RTE fries in chest freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review food borne illnesses with operator **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Two drawer cooler at flip top- at 2:55pm portioned steak 51F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 49F at 3:30pm. At this rate proper cooling tom41 F in four hours will not occur. Observed items covered cooling. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while working with food. Employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food in reach in cooler next to sellable food. Operator removed personal food from cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck to meat sauce container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
47
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus-pan on top of hand sink at end of cook line. Employee removed bus pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee covered beverage container on prep tip of fliptop unit. Employee removed beverage. 2) Employee closed beverage container on dry hood shelf beside triple sink. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken and pork in refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee wash cup in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
74
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee touch raw beef and flat bread. Educate employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2022
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with lime stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Real last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Real on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Taco Real compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Taco Real most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Taco Real's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Real have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Real 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 Real inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Real is inspected around three times per year on average.
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