Tatts & Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Tatts & Tacos has 10 inspections in the public record. Tatts & Tacos was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Oakland Park restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Reviewed procedures with operator. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at right side bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat buttermilk, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed onions. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately; 3 live flies by left side bar area observed not landing. 7 in employee restroom **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee washing dishes went to chicken prep area and began cutting chicken without washing hands and changing gloves. 2. Employee removed cellphone from cook line and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and gloves usage with employees, employees washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (72F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (73F - Cold Holding) no items prepped or portioned today, held in unit overnight. Observed unit off. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mushrooms Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (72F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (73F - Cold Holding) no items prepped or portioned today, held in unit overnight. Observed unit off. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 dead flies in ice machine across from outdoor walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 7 rodent droppings on top of shed area across from outdoor walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At left side bar area hand washing sink used as storage for food container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at right side bar area. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At left side bar area hand washing sink, operator replaced. **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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At left side bar area hand washing sink. operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice container located in outdoor prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of approximately 50 dead flies in control devices in employee restroom, at right side bar area triple sink. 2 dead flies in ice machine across from outdoor walk in cooler, **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Food stored outside bulk container of rice and beans stored outside. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pico de gallo stored on floor in walk in drink cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish observed thawing in water on prep table, operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At left side bar area hand washing sink. operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of beef stored on shelf not 6 inches off floor in outdoor walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf used for food equipment storage. Employee cellphone on cook line flip top cutting board. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
8
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up 3 Compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed at room temperature in 3 Compartment sink Employee placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
61
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Oct 17, 2024
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 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of building
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bartender used no handle container to scoop ice from bin
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
55
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cookline flip top cooler, salsa (60F - Cold Holding); guacamole (60F - Cold Holding). The item were stored above the refrigeration line. The items were changed to smaller containers and placed in the flip top properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0PPM after 3 attempts. Operator set up three compartment sink. Operator called for service. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: At time of callback the three compartment sink was used to sanitize. Chlorine 50 PPM **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3 attempts tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - Detergent tub connected to sanitizer line. Operator did not have a replacement - to contact chemical company. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Operator waiting on technician, currently utilizing manual sanitizing chlorine 50ppm. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small flip top - raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); sliced raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) not portioned today held under 2 hours moved to freezer. Wait station - salsa (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours sitting atop of ice - operator moved to cooler. sauté make table - shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); guacamole (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today removed from double door reach in 3 hours prior - operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. double door KC7 - cheese sauce (61F - Cooling); operator states held overnight and more than 6 hours in the reach in and not removed - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3 attempts tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - Detergent tub connected to sanitizer line. Operator did not have a replacement - to contact chemical company. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. double door KC7 - cheese sauce (61F - Cooling); operator states held overnight and more than 6 hours in the reach in and not removed - see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For either chlorine or quaternary sanitizing. Inspector issued some test strips to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Unprotected ice machine/refrigeration in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside ice machine with overhead protection and reach in freezers not secured - operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) switched to chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tatts & Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tatts & Tacos on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tatts & Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tatts & Tacos.
How does Tatts & Tacos compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Tatts & Tacos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Tatts & Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tatts & Tacos have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tatts & 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 Tatts & Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tatts & Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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