Velvet Taco

305 S Andrews Ave Ste 115, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Velvet Taco appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Observed 2 Employees enter cookline, put on gloves and began working with food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

High Priority - Small cookline flip top - Raw shrimp and raw fish stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat potatoes in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked by scooter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. 2 employees less than 60 days without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.

11-26-1

Nov 22, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor 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. drawers - raw fish (60F); cream cheese (54F); sliced ham (55-60F); cheese (60-63F); raw shrimp (60-63F). Per operator, all items except the raw fish were held in unit overnight. Per operator, Raw fish placed in unit approximately 3.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded fish. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers - raw fish (60F); cream cheese (54F); sliced ham (55-60F); cheese (60-63F); raw shrimp (60-63F). Per operator, all items except the raw fish were held in unit overnight. Per operator, Raw fish placed in unit approximately 3.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded fish. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-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. 1 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

53A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Tater tots. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage shelving. **Warning**

36-73-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Velvet Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Velvet Taco on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Velvet Taco?

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

How does Velvet Taco compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Velvet Taco most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Velvet Taco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Velvet Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Velvet Taco 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 Velvet Taco inspected?

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

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