Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

401 E Las Olas Blvd #150, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Overview

COYO TACO in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 101 violations across 20 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 5.05 violations per inspection. Employee health violations—specifically employee health reporting and proper hand/arm washing—appeared in 13 of 20 inspections, representing a persistent systemic failure across the facility's record. The facility has received 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,280 in fines and has been recommended for administrative complaint in 4 of the last 6 inspections, including the most recent inspection on November 13, 2025. That inspection, a complaint-driven visit, documented 12 violations including repeated employee health reporting and handwashing facility deficiencies, resulting in another administrative complaint recommendation. The September 10, 2025 routine inspection also recommended administrative complaint after finding 5 high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures and shell stock requirement violations. No emergency closures are on record. Fire safety violations were documented in January 2021 for portable fire extinguisher gauge readings in the red zone.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
101Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$2,280in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $2,280.00

Disciplinary action history for Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026004733 $800.00 Nov 13, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025074881 $600.00 Sep 10, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024053628 $400.00 Aug 7, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2024023907 $200.00 Apr 5, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2016013532 $280.00 Mar 7, 2016 Fort Lauderdale

Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office. - From follow-up inspection 2021-01-15: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office.

Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 13, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale had?
Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale find?
Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on November 13, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,280.00 in fines.
How much has Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $2,280.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Suviche Ft Lauderdale (2021-2021).

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