Taco Dive
208 North 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 · Permanent Food Service · License 6603021
What drove the grade
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 7 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 30, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Removed box of rice from wet floor. Proceeded to fry area without washing hands and changing gloves. Directed on proper handwashing steps.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Melanie acting manager longer than 30 days.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Box of rice on bar floor moved to shelf by employee
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Dunkin' Donuts cup and white water bottle next to clean wine glasses on beer and wine stand/dispensing area. Moved over to be in employee area.
Fixed on the spot
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Closed cup of coffee in prep fridge. Removed by employee
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor back bar/kitchen area. Moped by employee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3 tanks not secured
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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.