Taqueria Dona Raquel
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Taqueria Dona Raquel stretching back to 2022. Taqueria Dona Raquel was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Among Pompano Beach restaurants, the typical score is 78; Taqueria Dona Raquel is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of soda and beer in cans, stored on floor in back room, near to handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed three ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By walk in cooler, all purpose cleaning stored on same shelf as sugar container. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish stored over ready to eat shrimp. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar, milk not date marked after opened more than 24hours. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by three compartment sink not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By walk in cooler storage area, containers wet nesting, **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, food stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill. Standing water 80°F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar, wet wiping cloth stored on bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A5 prep area, hand wash sink blocked with bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen, no paper towels. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. In prep area, employee drink stored in ice machine bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At bar, single use cups stored on floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, multiple spray bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In prep area, hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, sponges and steel wool in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu has eggs, offering cooked anyway. No consumer advisory. Sent advisory to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep area, floors are missing tiles and soiled.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, bags of carrots stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line, no hand wash only sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar, straws not individually wrapped kept on bar. Operator removed straws to behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
61
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food ( handling raw chicken) to opened tall reach in cooler with several rte items inside with contaminated hand without washing hands. Operator washed hands and clean and sanitized handle of tall reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed inside walk-in cooler the following items dated marked. Chilaqiles 10/18. 3 gallons Mole 10/21. 4 gallons Cooked chicken 10/25 3 pounds Salsa verde 10/25 .4 gallons Per operator all products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days Operator discarded . See Stop Sale
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler Under flat top grill, raw beef 47°F cold holding, raw chicken 48°F cold Holding, diced tomatoes 47°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products to tall reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to calibrate thermometer.
05-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bar fruit drinks stored on floor inside walk-in cooler, tortillas making machine side. Advised operator to stored properly at least 6" from the floor **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All gaskets on reach in coolers
14-11-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep area Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On bathrooms Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Dona Raquel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Dona Raquel on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Dona Raquel?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Dona Raquel.
How does Taqueria Dona Raquel compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Taqueria Dona Raquel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Taqueria Dona Raquel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Dona Raquel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Dona Raquel 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 Taqueria Dona Raquel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Dona Raquel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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