Talkin' Tacos

551 Linton Blvd Unit C4, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Talkin' Tacos, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...all sink at the establishment

31B-04-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding shredded cheese 105°, taco meat 119° in steam table being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked only for this time . **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....ambient cooling cut tomatoes 45° with covered and stacked one another and cooling diced cut chicken 55° with covered and stacked pans one another in walk in cooler . Took another temperature after 20 minutes it was same temperature as above . Manager uncovered food separated the container. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked big garbage can, broom, dust pan at kitchen. Manager removed those things. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...pour / dumped water from handwashing sink at kitchen .Discussed with manager **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation...some employee.

13-03-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At chip station countertop hot well; queso (109°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated being held 1 hour, moved to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink across from triple sink; drain pipe leaking into tub on floor.

29-11-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar keg cooler; standing water in bottom.

29-49-6

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 55° being held more than 4 hours .

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 55° being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issue. Employee discarded food and cheese 56° being held less than 4 hours, employee moved it to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored a pitcher in hand washing sink at kitchen. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in bottom drawer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Talkin' Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Talkin' Tacos on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Talkin' Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Talkin' Tacos.

How does Talkin' Tacos compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Talkin' Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Talkin' Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Talkin' Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Talkin' Tacos 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 Talkin' Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Talkin' Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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