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The Taco Shack

642 N Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The Taco Shack appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Smyrna Beach restaurant scores 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. New dishwasher with no food handler training.
11-26-1
Basic - Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Above 3 compartment sink
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 25 ppm cl corrected to 200 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs in the shed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef <1 hour (48 - Cold Holding). Observed in cook line cooler. Chef states had out during rush. Put on ice for better cooling - pasta <3 hours (52 - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler at cook line. Manager states less than 3 hours. Switched to metal pan, put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. - next to mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - skirt steak. Provided forms to operator.
03C-89-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 1 employee
13-03-4
64
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Burria beef stock 46F cooling from previous day in walk in cooler. See stop sale
03D-02-5
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. Son/mother in law. Operator began going over **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine heads **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50 ppm cl. Corrected on site to 200 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
61
Jun 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 49F, shredded cheese 45F. Cookline cooler. Just moved from glass door cooler. 30 minutes later shredded lettuce 38F, shredded cheese 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 200 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Shack on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Taco Shack?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Taco Shack.

How does The Taco Shack compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

The Taco Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has The Taco Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Taco Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Taco Shack 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 The Taco Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Taco Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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