Taco Tuesdays Taqueria

600 N Congress Ave Ste 110, Delray Beach, FL 33445 · Permanent Food Service · License 6009972

Emergency closure in the last 90 days

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 24 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found...High priority · fixed before it reopened Oct 30 · 25 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection
5 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most
-43
Violations at the Oct 29 complaint inspection
4 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 30), 3 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 30), 1 basic; 5 also cited at the Aug 20 routine inspection and counted there; intermediate violations cost 18 at most
-13
Emergency closure on Oct 29, reopened Oct 30
Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing
-20
Safety score24

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Oct292026

Complaint inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....no hot water, cold water running in handwashing sink at kitchen.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Not provided
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture...missing cold and hot water nob in handwashing sink at kitchen.
  Not repaired
  Administrative complaint
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable...throughout kitchen, dishwashing area.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 29, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
13 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F...shredded mozzarella cheese 64°F in cold well next to hot holding steamer at kitchen.
  Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to another acceptable cooler .
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found...
  Approximately 12 live small flying insects underneath triple sink.
  Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found....
  approximately 1 live roaches underneath triple sink at dishwashing area. 2 live roaches underneath shelvings at prep area. 4 live roaches underneath reach in chest freezer at dishwashing area.
  Roach excrement and/or droppings present...
  4 roach droppings on table by rice cooker at prep station . 2 roach droppings on shelf underneath prep table. 3 roach droppings underneath shelves at prep station . Employee cleaned
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...multi surface cleaner spray bottles stored next to opened chips on prep table at kitchen.
  Operator removed those bottle.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 11, Employee health: 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...employee hired 2 days ago and working in kitchen without employee health policy .
  Provided form to operator
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....no hot water, cold water running in handwashing sink at kitchen.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area.
  Employee date date provided. Only one handwashing sink workable due to other one broken.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Basic4
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy grease buildup up underneath cooking equipment, on wall at kitchen.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture...missing cold and hot water nob in handwashing sink at kitchen.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises...
  1 dead roach underneath triple sink at dishwashing area . 2 dead roaches under shelvings at prep station 1 dead roach by the reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee cleaned.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable...throughout kitchen, dishwashing area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug202026F41Routine inspection18 violations, 5 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F....cheese 46°F in reach in cooler , tomatillo salsa 53°F cook line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours .
  Shredded mozzarella cheese 64°F in cold well next to hold holding steamer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to another acceptable cooler .
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
- Code 27, Water source: No hot water and cold water running water at handwashing sink at kitchen.
  Not provided hot and cold water in handwashing sink at kitchen.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Operator stated new employee hired , hired two days ago.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture...missing hot water and cold water handle in handwashing sink at kitchen.
  Not provided
  Administrative complaint
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable....throughout establishment
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F....cheese 46°F in reach in cooler , tomatillo salsa 53°F cook line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours .
  Employee removed food another acceptable cooler .
  Fixed on the spot
  Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours...reheating and serving pulled beef 152°F , rice 114°F in steam table .
  Food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shall eggs directly top of pickle jalapeno above produce, cooked beef , cooked vegetables stored in same container at reach in cooler .
  Employee properly stored food.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in chopped cilantro.
  Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....chlorine-50 ppm . Employee corrected chlorine at 100 ppm.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink....employee washed hand in dishwashing sink .
- Code 27, Water source: No hot water and cold water running water at handwashing sink at kitchen.
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Employee dumping drained water from dishwashing sink on the ground .
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...hanging apron front of handwashing sink at dishwashing area.
  Employee removed food removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored towel , air freshener in handwashing sink at kitchen.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink all handwashing sink .
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray...grease drippings on the floor at kitchen.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy grease buildup in hood filters.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface from dishwashing sink .
  Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture...missing hot water and cold water handle in handwashing sink at kitchen.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable....throughout establishment
  Fixed on the spot
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water...through out dishwashing area, prep area.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.