Hollywood, Broward County

TACO BEACH SHACK

334 ARIZONA ST, Hollywood, FL 33019

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Apr 21, 2026
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 24527291

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Bar added approximately 2 years ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed same at callback inspection. Time Extended

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24509285

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher reading 0 ppm chlorine after 3 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of machine until fixed, and use 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was set up and manager scheduled appointment for dish washer to be fixed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24509281

Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24509280

Intermediate - 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/ No certified food manager with over 6 employees, at time of inspection. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 24509283

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Bar added approximately 2 years ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 24509284

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided business license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-01-4

Detail 24509282

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 24348859

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator

11-27-4

Detail 24348861

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. Emailed poster to operator

51-14-7

Detail 24348860

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added, no plan review available at time of routine inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 24348862

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator

51-13-4

Detail 24348863

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23656953

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Beef dressing (51F); chicken wings (52F). Food not prep today. Food held less than 4 hours. Moved to a working cold holding unit and ice added for a quick chill. For a quick chill. Admin Complaint

51-14-7

Detail 23656951

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed plans submitted to City of Hollywood, need to be submitted to Tallahassee-Plan Review Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 23656952

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed same Time Extended

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23654160

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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23654165

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.

51-14-7

Detail 23654159

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no proof of submission of bar plans to plan review for added bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 23654166

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment container stored inside rice container at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23654164

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank unsecured at bar.

14-74-7

Detail 23654162

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 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. 1) Observed Hoshizaki cooler// coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); honey dressing (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (64F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed single door cooler// raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 4 hours. Stop sale.

10-08-5

Detail 23654163

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, in ice bin at bar. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23654161

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line. Advised operator to properly store at least 6 inches off floor.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 23533731

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior patio bar added without plans sent to Plan Review. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed not proof of plan review submission Admin Complaint

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

51-14-7

Detail 22971920

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior patio bar added without plans sent to Plan Review. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22971918

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen - hot water turned off due to leak. Manager turned water back on. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22971917

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

16-13-5

Detail 22971919

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer set up in center triple sink instead at end sink. Employee drained sink at set up correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22971921

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor in storage / prep area. Warning

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22181252

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In store room fish freezer, packages of raw shrimp and case of raw mahi above open case of churros, opened bags of raspberries and mango chunks. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22181254

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. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-14-7

Detail 22181250

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area added at end of patio dining area. Managers informed to send plans to Plan Review for approval. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22181251

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in 3 bottles on cart by ice machines. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22181253

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls in container of rice, sugar, and flour. Manager removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22181255

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by ice machines in storage are not secured. Warning

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 22739319

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched soiled uniform with gloves and went back to preparing ready to eat quesadillas.

24-05-4

Detail 22739322

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bus pans on shelf in store room not inverted. Employee inverted pans. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22739321

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out and displayed current license Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22739320

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink in use no sanitizer sink set up. Operator set up sanitizer sink to 100ppm chlorine to properly sanitize dishes. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

22-43-4

Detail 21888695

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink quaternary reading 400ppm. Employee drained and added water to correct to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21888694

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On top of freezer in back prep area, cooked steak 81F @ 2:30pm (prepared portioned less than 1 hr) to 87-89F @ 3:00pm. Originally in air conditioned room moved to non air conditioned room. Employee moved to reach in cooler to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21888691

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder has mold like buildup. Employee removed and sent to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21888690

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21888693

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21888692

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of mayonnaise and canola oil on floor in prep area.

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 21702307

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. Per manager class scheduled week of 10-31 for all staff training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed at callback inspection: emailed confirmation proof provided from manager that FRLA representative will be conducting class 1-11-23 for all staff. Time extension approved by Sup. M. Attassi for 2 days after class. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Corporate delaying training again. No date reset. Spoke to manager and she will push to have it moved up again. Admin Complaint

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 21657780

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. Per manager class scheduled week of 10-31 for all staff training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed at callback inspection: emailed confirmation proof provided from manager that FRLA representative will be conducting class 1-11-23 for all staff. Time extension approved by Sup. M. Attassi for 2 days after class. Time Extended

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 21520915

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table, cooked mushrooms 95F @ 3:20pm (cooked cooling 30 minutes) to 80F @ 4:10pm. Employee spread mushrooms onto pans and moved to cooler to rapid chill below 70F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 21520924

High Priority - 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. Dishwasher handling clean dish ware without properly washing hands first. Reviewed proper hand wash policy and dishwasher properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21520919

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In upright freezer, tubes of raw ground beef and packaged raw meat above bags of ice and bags of raw shrimp above bags of ice in 2 door freezer. Both in side storage area. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21520921

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No employee working is Food Manager Certified. Certified Food Manager working later in day. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21520922

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit available. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21520918

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. Per manager class scheduled week of 10-31 for all staff training. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21520916

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of flour. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21520917

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee not wearing hair restraint. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21520920

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between back of sink and wall. Employee removed knives, cleaned, and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21520923

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cooked tortilla chips on prep table shelf. Employee covered container. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21520925

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back storage hallway, containers of flour and sugar with out labeling. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20987769

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/11/30/2015 Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20987768

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 04/01/2018 Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20987770

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen prep table at 3 compartment sink- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board. Operator removed cutting board.

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 20663602

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At hood/ hood filters at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Observed same. Time Extended

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-01-5

Detail 20660494

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (106-125°F - Cooling) at 3:35pm Per operator, 10 min. Retest at 4:29pm at 92°F-102°F. cooked ground beef (91°F - Cooling) at 3:38pm. . Per operator, 10 min. Retest at 4:34pm at 73-83°F. Observed foods stored in deep container. Educated operator on cooling techniques Operator transferred items to reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20660493

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. Observed cabbage slaw, pico, salad mix (45-51°F - Cold Holding) at 3:17pm. Per operator, over 4 hrs. Observed ambient temperature of unit at 46°F. Advised operator to not store any TCS foods in unit until it can maintain at 41°F or below. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20660495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage slaw, pico, salad mix (45-51°F - Cold Holding) at 3:17pm. Per operator, over 4 hrs. Observed ambient temperature of unit at 46°F. Advised operator to not store any TCS foods in unit until it can maintain at 41°F or below. See Stop Sale. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20660496

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep room hand sink. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20660498

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At hood/ hood filters at cook line. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20660497

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at flip top reach in. Warning