Hallandale Beach, Broward County

WAPO TACO

1955 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Mar 23, 2026
City
Hallandale Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24460270

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 24460271

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Observed spray botlle not labeled Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24460267

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

29-09-4

Detail 24460266

Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture.

08B-38-4

Detail 24460268

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in Walk In Cooler Operator removed from floor Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24460269

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwash sink across from food prep table leaking

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 24337362

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish area blocked. Operator removed cleaning products. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24337359

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 24337360

Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 24337361

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Chicken soup no handle ramekins in use for sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24337364

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of debris in cooler gaskets.

50-09-4

Detail 24337366

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 24337358

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on cook line coolers.

10-07-4

Detail 24337365

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils stored in water 75°F. Operator cleaned sanitized and stored in water maintained at 135°F. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24337363

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03G-50-1

Detail 24002526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked chicken, ham. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- Admin Complaint

03G-09-5

Detail 24002524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled. Reduced Oxygen Packaged of cooked quarter chicken, half chicken and cooked ham not time marked or date marked. Per Manager cooked ham and chicken prepared onsite yesterday. Manager labeled and time marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- Cooked Half and quarter chicken not labeled .Per Manager cooked food prepared around 11AM. Employee time marked and date marked during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24002527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24002525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 Ceiling tiles above ice machine in Taco Wapo. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24002523

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Same- Time Extended

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23841329

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double Drawers under grill- ; Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (46F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from reach in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23841331

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked chicken, ham. Warning

03G-09-5

Detail 23841332

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled. Reduced Oxygen Packaged of cooked quarter chicken, half chicken and cooked ham not time marked or date marked. Per Manager cooked ham and chicken prepared onsite yesterday. Manager labeled and time marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23841334

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23841333

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

36-32-5

Detail 23841335

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 Ceiling tiles above ice machine in Taco Wapo. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23841330

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. Warning

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 20

03D-02-5

Detail 23328393

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy- ; Cooked Rice (72F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed item stored in covered deep pan. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation

12A-28-4

Detail 23328397

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched clothes and personal phone then proceeded to touch clean containers to fixed customer's meal without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23328395

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw fish stored above container of cheese and opened bag of bread in walk in Cooler. 2) Containers of raw beef patties stored above racks of bread in walk in cooler. 3) Container of raw beef patties stored above container of raw pork bacon in double drawers on cook line. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23328385

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Containers of raw chicken stored above container of raw beef in reach in freezer next to flat top at Wapo Taco. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23328389

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy- ; Cooked Rice (72F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed item stored in covered deep pan. See Stop Sale

41-27-4

Detail 23328396

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

05-07-4

Detail 23328391

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

31B-02-4

Detail 23328384

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink.

03G-50-1

Detail 23328400

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

22-20-5

Detail 23328392

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 23328387

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23328382

Basic - Cases if soda stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23328383

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

51-09-4

Detail 23328401

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided form to operator.

29-09-4

Detail 23328390

Basic - Faucet handle missing at plumbing fixture at hands washing sink in kitchen of Wapo Burgers

03G-53-1

Detail 23328388

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. No time mark for cooked chicken.

03G-54-1

Detail 23328399

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler dated 10-29 and not time marked.

42-01-4

Detail 23328394

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 23328386

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 23328398

Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 22960485

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 Doors Lowboy reach in- ; Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed condensation of water. See stop sale.

12A-08-4

Detail 22960490

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water temperature 75F. Manager call tech during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22960484

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 Doors reach in cooler- Shredded cheese (48-51F - Cold Holding). Per chef food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 Doors Lowboy reach in- ; Cooked Rice (50-52F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22960491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 Doors reach in cooler- Shredded cheese (48-51F - Cold Holding). Per chef food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale

41-17-4

Detail 22960492

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 22960487

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water Temperature 75F. No hot water provided at handwashing sink front counter.

36-34-5

Detail 22960488

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

13-03-4

Detail 22960489

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.

14-11-5

Detail 22960486

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 doors lowboy in cook line in poor repair. Instructed Manager not to stored TCS items in unit until repair is complete. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22960493

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22498309

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked beans (131F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared today. Chef reheated. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22498310

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container and sponge stored in hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22498304

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

41-17-4

Detail 22498306

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22498307

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

29-08-4

Detail 22498305

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink faucet loose and is leaking water.

14-33-4

Detail 22498308

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks in hallways.

02D-01-5

Detail 22498311

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

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22136935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True 3 doors lowboy- ; Shredded cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding). Per manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22136942

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.

22-20-5

Detail 22136940

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22136938

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22136941

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above ice machine.

14-69-4

Detail 22136943

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Small chest freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22136939

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 80F. Cook remove water cleaned utensil and stored in boiling water. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22136937

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 22136936

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

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-12-4

Detail 21703366

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw pork and failed to removed gloves and washed before handling cooked white rice. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 21703375

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection. Confirmation # 226036003

08A-04-5

Detail 21703369

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Container of Raw shell eggs stored above container of celery in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21703373

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 21703374

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21703372

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle stored on prep table next to onion. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21703367

Basic - Ice buildup in paletas chest freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 21703370

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and is leaking water. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21703371

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawed in container on shelf. Chef moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21703365

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table. Chef placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21703368

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

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21503369

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above cilantro in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21503371

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top back of kitchen - Raw sausage (47F - Cold Holding). Observed container of sausage stored above another container. Per manager item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager add ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

05-07-4

Detail 21503370

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Manager provided new one during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21503372

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21503373

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of sugar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21503374

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 20669102

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daniel and Felipe needs certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 20667274

High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects on flying around in dry storage area. 2 live, small flying insects landed on wall in dry storage area. Did not observe any live, small flying insects landed on food contact surfaces. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20667276

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 46°f held under 4 hours ago by front counter in container with melted ice water. Operator added ice to container. Drawer cooler in cook line ; raw chicken (45°F); raw shrimp (46°F); raw beef (47°F), held under 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20667275

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daniel and Felipe needs certification. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20667272

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by front counter. Operator secured Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20667273

Basic - Containers of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in cook line. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-27-4

Detail 20334213

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20334218

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket inside hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20334219

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Camilo needs training

02C-02-5

Detail 20334217

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and black beans not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20334214

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice in steam table in cook line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20334215

Basic - Ice machine/bin reflector soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20334216

Basic - Single-service to go containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site