How many health inspections has CASA DEL TACO had?

CASA DEL TACO has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CASA DEL TACO ever been shut down?

No, CASA DEL TACO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CASA DEL TACO?

The most frequently cited violations at CASA DEL TACO are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

CASA DEL TACO

3181 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CASA DEL TACO PSL INC · License: SEA5301694

CASA DEL TACO in Jensen Beach, FL has 27 inspections on record with 164 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

164Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 25, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Mar 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Jun 8, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 7, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 5, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 5, 2016 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

CASA DEL TACO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CASA DEL TACO had?: CASA DEL TACO has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CASA DEL TACO ever been shut down?: No, CASA DEL TACO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CASA DEL TACO?: The most frequently cited violations at CASA DEL TACO are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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