Toros Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Toros Tacos stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Toros Tacos' latest score of 86 sits above the Pahokee average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to line container containing cilantro. Advised operator to remove. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Use for cilantro,cooked peppers, tortillas. Operator moved to aluminum foil **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Glass door reach in cooler Deep container with Chopped lettuce at 11:10am( 70F cooling) since 15 minutes at 11:33am the same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At refrigerator: cooked chicken (45F - Cold holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line beside flat top grill; in containers: cooked onions (93F - Hot Holding); cooked chorizo (86F - Hot Holding) As per operator, both items stored since 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At lowboy reach in cooler: cooked steak (109F at 2:59pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12pm. Item did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. Item stored in large quantity in thick container. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef handle cell phone then handled clean utensil to prepare steak on flat top grill; no glove change; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At refrigerator: cooked chicken (45F - Cold holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At lowboy reach in cooler: cooked steak (109F at 2:59pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12pm. Item did not cool from 135F to 70F in a total of 2 hours. Item stored in large quantity in thick container. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major 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. On counter near flat top grill: Oil/sauce from cooked steak (106F - Hot Holding) As per operator, made 1 hour prior. Operator placed on flat top grill to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.
11-07-5
70
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. At single door reach in cooler:; green salsa (51F - Cooling); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: At flip top reach in cooler:; big pot with cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Stored in large quantity in covered container. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At single door reach in cooler:; green salsa (51F - Cooling); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At cook line: shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of cooling unit 10 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: At flip top reach in cooler:; big pot with cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Stored in large quantity in covered container. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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. At single door reach in cooler:; green salsa (51F - Cooling); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At single door reach in cooler:; green salsa (51F - Cooling); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At cook line: shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of cooling unit 10 mins prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top reach in unit:; cooked cherizo (120F at 11:45am;119F at 12:00pm- Cooling) As per operator cooling since 11am. Stored in a container with a tight fitting lid. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to remove lid. **Warning**
03D-15-4
61
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several containers inside hand washing sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - A container with cooked beef stored on floor. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toros Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toros Tacos on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toros Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toros Tacos.
How does Toros Tacos compare to other restaurants in Pahokee?
Toros Tacos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pahokee average of 79.
Has Toros Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toros Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toros Tacos 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 Toros Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toros Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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