Taqueria El Tarazco
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria El Tarazco nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 13, 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 picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Hallandale Beach facility scores 80, putting Taqueria El Tarazco on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Same- **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without soap while engaging in food preparation and switching from raw to ready to eat. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cut cubes of white cheese in Haier small refrigerator molded. See stop sale
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked beans in Duckers Reach in Cooker. Manager removed eggs and stored in another unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw Chicken stored above container of raw pork in Dukers Reach in Cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine Chemicals test kit
16-37-1
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. Milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager dated 08-18-2024 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet and handle at mop sink. Per operator someone stole items.
29-09-4
37
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw beef stored over bags of ice in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Package of raw chicken stored above bags of pork and shrimps in Frigidaire reach in freezer. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Haier Refrigerator- ; Soft Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Soft white cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Haier Refrigerator- ; Soft Cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Soft white cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of tomatoes stored on hands washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
38-07-4
47
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
35
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened bag of raw shrimp stored above container of peppers and tomatoes. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Screen door torn. **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
74
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Same- **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Tarazco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Tarazco on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Tarazco?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Tarazco.
How does Taqueria El Tarazco compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Taqueria El Tarazco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Taqueria El Tarazco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Tarazco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Tarazco 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 Taqueria El Tarazco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Tarazco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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