Wapo Taco
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Wapo Taco, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Hallandale Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked chicken, ham. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled. Reduced Oxygen Packaged of cooked quarter chicken, half chicken and cooked ham not time marked or date marked. Per Manager cooked ham and chicken prepared onsite yesterday. Manager labeled and time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- Cooked Half and quarter chicken not labeled .Per Manager cooked food prepared around 11AM. Employee time marked and date marked during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03G-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 Ceiling tiles above ice machine in Taco Wapo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- **Time Extended**
36-34-5
70
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double Drawers under grill- ; Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (46F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from reach in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled. Reduced Oxygen Packaged of cooked quarter chicken, half chicken and cooked ham not time marked or date marked. Per Manager cooked ham and chicken prepared onsite yesterday. Manager labeled and time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked chicken, ham. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 Ceiling tiles above ice machine in Taco Wapo. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
58
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked beans (131F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared today. Chef reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container and sponge stored in hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink faucet loose and is leaking water.
29-08-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks in hallways.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled salt container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True 3 doors lowboy- ; Shredded cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding). Per manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Small chest freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 80F. Cook remove water cleaned utensil and stored in boiling water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled containers of rice and beans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
43
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wapo Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wapo Taco on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wapo Taco?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wapo Taco.
How does Wapo Taco compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Wapo Taco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Wapo Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wapo Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wapo 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 Wapo Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wapo Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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