Tacos Wey 561
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tacos Wey 561, the earliest from 2025. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tacos Wey 561's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink in kitchen doesn't have enough hot water pressure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee food handler training at time of inspection after. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has traces of slim and brown slim **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks in kitchen not secured **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
55
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. No proof of employee food handler training at time of inspection after. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees 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 - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink in kitchen doesn't have enough hot water pressure. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certification at time of inspection after. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Warning**
14-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer to check food. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being being used for sauce instead of scoop or ladle. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks in kitchen not secured **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has traces of slim and brown slim **Warning**
22-20-5
35
Oct 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Shredded beef, ground beef, pork, received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. **Warning**Priority: High Priority
01A-05-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/ Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walking into kitchen from outside and started preparing a to go order without washing her hands first and putting gloves on. **Warning**Priority: High Priority
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dishwasher was removed no triple sink available. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-22-4
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine was removed, this establishment has no three compartment sink in which to manually wash/rinse/sanitize. As per provisions issued by plan review in 2023: Such failure could result in administrative action and/or suspension of license. Spoke with Robin in plan review she stated new plans have to be submitted. **Warning**Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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**Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Dish machine removed and no triple sink available. **Warning**Priority: Intermediate
22-38-5
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**Priority: Basic
22-20-5
33
Oct 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Oct 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shredded beef, ground beef, pork, received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walking into kitchen from outside and started preparing a to go order without washing her hands first and putting gloves on. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under hand sink. 10+ live roaches behind chest freezer on the floor. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Dishwasher was removed no triple sink available. **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine was removed, this establishment has no three compartment sink in which to manually wash/rinse/sanitize. As per provisions issued by plan review in 2023: Such failure could result in administrative action and/or suspension of license. Spoke with Robin in plan review she stated new plans have to be submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris inside microwave and oven **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Dish machine removed and no triple sink available. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Wey 561 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Wey 561 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Wey 561?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Wey 561.
How does Tacos Wey 561 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Tacos Wey 561 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Tacos Wey 561's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Wey 561 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos Wey 561 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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