Hallandale Beach, Broward County

EL TAYTA

1721 HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Feb 4, 2026
City
Hallandale Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 24348035

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at flip top cooler, using single serve containers as scoops. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24348038

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on front line and in kitchen behind 3 compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 24348036

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

05-09-4

Detail 24348037

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.

14-20-4

Detail 24348039

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-25-4

Detail 23892388

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hairnet and proceeded to grab a clean plate to fixed customer's cooked food without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23892389

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves Ceviche. Manager identified the items on the menu during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23892387

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23892386

Basic - Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-27-4

Detail 23392110

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200PPM. Manager remade to 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23392109

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink. Observed cooked shrimps in sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23392111

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23392115

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in Beverage Cooler front counter prepared since Sunday not date marked. Manager date marked 12/01 during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23392113

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fish broth in lowboy next to handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23392114

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 23392112

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22960934

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw seafood in Atosa double doors reach in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 22960932

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fish broth in salad station flip top- Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22960935

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Atosa lower reach in- Gasket torn.

10-20-4

Detail 22960936

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22960937

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of foods debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22960933

Basic - Stored Cooked rice in lowboy reach in across stove in kitchen not covered. Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22822591

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above container of raw seafood in Atosa double doors reach in. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 22822592

Intermediate - Required employee training provided . No original certificate only copies provided.

14-01-5

Detail 22822594

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked corn. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22822593

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 22498319

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of bell pepper and bags of raw beef in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22498314

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad flip top- ; Chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours from double doors reach in. Item not prepared or portion today. Observed gasket torn. Manager discarded voluntary. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22498317

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31A-09-4

Detail 22498318

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22498315

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22498313

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22498312

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in reach in inter salad flip top. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22498316

Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled squeeze bottle of oil during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-15-5

Detail 22138686

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution 200ppm. Manager remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22138691

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 22138692

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl without handle in container of water in salad flip top- Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22138688

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22138687

Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22138689

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in lower reach in under salad station flip top.

21-12-4

Detail 22138690

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored next to triple sink in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 21815989

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked fries stored in raw chicken box cover on prep table in kitchen. Manager discarded fries and lid. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21815991

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Container of raw beef stored above bags of fried and red peppers in walk in freezer. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked shrimp in Atosa reach in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21815997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.. Flip top across fryer- Raw beef (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (50-52F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50-53F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items stored in unit from walk in cooler less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved items back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21815996

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can and boxed stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21815994

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of rice in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21815992

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21815995

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn flip top lower reach in in kitchen across from fryer. Manager was instructed not to stored TCS food in unit until repair is completed.

10-20-4

Detail 21815993

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21815990

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt and sugar not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 21222751

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves but failed to wash hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 21222761

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and failed to remove gloves and washed hands before plating fries. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures.. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21222754

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bags of raw beef stored above cases of sweet plantains. 2) Bags of raw chicken stored over buckets of uncovered sauces. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21222758

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top -; Raw chicken (54-56F - Cold Holding)// Lower reach in - Cooked rice (54F - Cold -Holding. Per manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager placed all food items in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21222760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven - Cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding); Cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding). Observed oven turned off. Per manager food items in over less then 4 hours. Manager reheated to 183F. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21222763

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Flan and tres Leche not date marked in two door cooler since July 21. Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21222756

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chumi Chumi sauce as per manager made 48 hours ago not date marked. Manager date marked . Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21222762

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of Rice. Manager removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21222757

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Several bucket of sauces stored on floor in walk in freezer 2) Bucket of mojo sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21222753

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under 2 cutting boards on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21222755

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket placed next to clean cooking pans. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21222752

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen on prep table. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21222759

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-12-4

Detail 20662833

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Instructed operator to wash hands and changed gloves. Operator touched raw beef and proceeded to work with ready to eat potatoes. Operator washed hands and changed gloves. Educate operator on hand washing. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20662835

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm in cook line. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20662837

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by front counter. Operator moved rolling cart. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20662831

Basic - French fries and plantain not covered in chest freezer in kitchen. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20662836

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20662834

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen. Operator moved under cold running water in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20662832

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labelled sugar by coffee station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20311641

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat dressing inside Atosa reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shrimp to lower shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20311635

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line ,front of stove, raw chicken (47°F) cooked pasta 46°f held less than 4 hours ago as per cook. Foods were prepped earlier. Operator placed on ice for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20311637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans; (126°F - Hot Holding)white beans ; (125°F - Hot Holding) for under 4 hours ago as per cook in hot holding unit in cook line. Equipment was on low temperature, operator raise temperature of equipment to facilitate proper hot holding for foods mentioned. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 20311638

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chloride, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20311636

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line . Operator provided Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 20311639

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from package during inspection. Educate operator on rop fish. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 20311634

Basic - Equipment not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed hole under prep table shelf where limes are stored in cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 20311640

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled monosodium. Corrected On-Site