Taco Masala
5415 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1620293
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed 2 badly dented cans with tomato sauce stored in dry storage room . Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink in prep station used as dump sink. Evidence by large food particles found inside.
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Observed cases with unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocate cooked chicken.
Fixed on the spot
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
-Observed 2 badly dented cans with tomato sauce stored in dry storage room . Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee drinking water stored in food preparation area over prep table. Operator relocate
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal food items stored on shelf in walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.