Oakland Park, Broward County

TATTS & TACOS

3200 NE 12 AVE, Oakland Park, FL 33334

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Oct 13, 2023
City
Oakland Park
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-49-4

Detail 22362848

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

29-34-4

Detail 22362847

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of building

31B-02-4

Detail 22362852

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22362849

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

14-01-5

Detail 22362851

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bartender used no handle container to scoop ice from bin

16-55-4

Detail 22362846

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22362850

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22116977

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cookline flip top cooler, salsa (60F - Cold Holding); guacamole (60F - Cold Holding). The item were stored above the refrigeration line. The items were changed to smaller containers and placed in the flip top properly. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 21919655

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0PPM after 3 attempts. Operator set up three compartment sink. Operator called for service. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: At time of callback the three compartment sink was used to sanitize. Chlorine 50 PPM Time Extended

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 21916572

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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0PPM after 3 attempts. Operator set up three compartment sink. Operator called for service. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21916575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish fillets 51F and raw chicken 50F, butter milk 50F Per operator not portioned or prepared today . Operator stated held under 2 hours. Operator placed items in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21916576

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 1. Can opener soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21916574

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

13-03-4

Detail 21916577

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21916573

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one plastic container of liquid frying oil on the floor in the outside beverage walk in cooler. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 21578328

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. After 3 attempts tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - Detergent tub connected to sanitizer line. Operator did not have a replacement - to contact chemical company. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Operator waiting on technician, currently utilizing manual sanitizing chlorine 50ppm. Time Extended

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03D-02-5

Detail 21577034

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. double door KC7 - cheese sauce (61F - Cooling); operator states held overnight and more than 6 hours in the reach in and not removed - see stop sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21577035

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. After 3 attempts tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - Detergent tub connected to sanitizer line. Operator did not have a replacement - to contact chemical company. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21577036

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. double door KC7 - cheese sauce (61F - Cooling); operator states held overnight and more than 6 hours in the reach in and not removed - see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21577040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. small flip top - raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); sliced raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) not portioned today held under 2 hours moved to freezer. Wait station - salsa (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours sitting atop of ice - operator moved to cooler. sauté make table - shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); guacamole (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today removed from double door reach in 3 hours prior - operator moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21577039

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For either chlorine or quaternary sanitizing. Inspector issued some test strips to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 21577038

Basic - Unprotected ice machine/refrigeration in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside ice machine with overhead protection and reach in freezers not secured - operator secured. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21577037

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) switched to chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01D-01-5

Detail 20527711

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swai on menu for ceviche. Operator obtained parasite destruction letter from distributor Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20527715

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de Gallo (48°F); raw fish (49°F). Operator states they were just loading cooler. Operator has staff keep cooler closed to help bring down temperature Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20527721

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine and interior of walk in cooler has mold build up Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20527714

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu. Operator corrected menu Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20527713

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted on wall Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20527712

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice from bin at bar. Employee discarded cup. Cup used to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20527720

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee restroom Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20527719

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on prep table in rear of kitchen Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20527718

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line and employee prepping food. Employee placed on hat Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20527710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut and uncut bar fruit stored on floor in walk in beer cooler. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20527716

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20527717

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above steam table Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20527722

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Walk in cooler leaking Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20359940

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled with mildew Vegetable bins in walk in cooler soiled with mildew Beer pitchers at bar sitting in standing water in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20359939

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20359943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20359941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and fan soiled with dust in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20359945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in base of wall next to 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20359938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in storage area - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20359944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. All bar reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20359942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water in walk in cooler causing standing water - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed same Time Extended

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 20

08B-56-4

Detail 20358843

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of tequila and juice stored in drink ice at front counter bar

35A-02-6

Detail 20358853

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 flying insects observed at bar. No food contact observed. Observed landing in bar counter top and soda guns. Bar is located next to kitchen 2 flying insects observed in prep area. Not landing 1 fly observed on cook line landing on corn. See stop sale

01B-13-4

Detail 20358850

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of tequila and juice stored in drink ice at front counter bar 1 fly observed on cook line landing on corn. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 20358849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (56°F); raw chicken (50°F); raw fish (45°F). Operator placed in different cooler for quick chill. Cooler has been taken out of service

22-02-4

Detail 20358842

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled with mildew Vegetable bins in walk in cooler soiled with mildew Beer pitchers at bar sitting in standing water in reach in cooler

53A-01-7

Detail 20358841

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-05-6

Detail 20358837

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/

53B-01-5

Detail 20358834

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

51-11-4

Detail 20358845

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 20358836

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

14-74-7

Detail 20358851

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. Single door flip top cooler on cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 20358839

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup over tortillas in dry storage

40-06-5

Detail 20358847

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on dry storage shelf

08B-38-4

Detail 20358844

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to dishwasher Oranges on floor in beer cooler

36-24-5

Detail 20358852

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in base of wall next to 3 compartment sink

14-69-4

Detail 20358835

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in storage area

10-20-4

Detail 20358838

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

29-49-6

Detail 20358848

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. All bar reach in coolers

08B-12-5

Detail 20358846

Basic - Stored food not covered. Washed corn in walk in cooler

29-11-4

Detail 20358840

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water in walk in cooler causing standing water