The Taco Haven
10410 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625591
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 20, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in Whirlpool cooler Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Observed cooked pork at 110°F, Cooked chicken covered in Fagor cooler. Items are in the cooling process Employee removed cover
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
QAC test kit is used to check chlorine sanitizer
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink used to store gloves and utensils. Employee removed items
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle under three compartment sink sink containing a purple liquid identified as a degreaser not labeled Employee labeled bottle
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.