Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood

Last inspected:

334 Arizona St, Hollywood, FL 33019
Overview

Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood has accumulated 157 violations across 30 inspections dating back to at least 2015, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection and matching the Florida statewide average. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $780 in fines. Employee health reporting violations, specifically failures in health policy compliance, have appeared in at least five inspections since 2023, representing a persistent management control issue. Additional recurring violations include proper hand and arm washing, food contact surface sanitation, and proper cooking temperatures. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2018, involving blocked exit paths and flammable storage in the meter room. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 found nine violations including multiple high-priority employee health reporting citations and food condition issues, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
164Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$780in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood: 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

Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $780.00

Disciplinary action history for Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025036095 $160.00 Mar 24, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2023006000 $300.00 Jan 17, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2021033380 $320.00 Jun 1, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Rear exit door is lined with restaurant supplies. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. Propane tanks In storage room moved to outside For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.

Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 7 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood last inspected?
Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood had?
Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood has had 32 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 Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood find?
Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood ever been shut down?
No, Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $780.00 in fines.
How much has Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood been fined?
Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood has been fined a total of $780.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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