Taco Shack / Stack

555 S Colorado Ave Unit 102, Stuart, FL 34994 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301761

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 5, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection
    3 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic
    -20
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitOct 5, 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:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.

      See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Jalapeño peppers marked 9/28 We found cooked onions made on 9/27 See stop sale

      Repeat violation

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      Cooked Jalapeño peppers marked 9/28 We found cooked onions made on 9/27 See stop sale

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw bacon stored inside container of ready to eat cucumbers covered with plastic Operator removed

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Observed metal drainer blocking access to hand washing sink at burger kitchen Removed

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Operator provided

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1