Taco Loco in Pompano Beach

Last inspected: October 15, 2025

1058 W Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Overview

Taco Loco in Pompano Beach has accumulated 125 violations across 26 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.8 per visit. The facility was shut down in January 2022 for roach activity. Repeated violations for improper hand washing, sanitizing failures, and unclean utensils account for most citations. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions resulting in $600 in fines.

Most recent closure: January 18, 2022 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
125Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: October 15, 2025

Taco Loco in Pompano Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Taco Loco in Pompano Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Taco Loco in Pompano Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:47:00

Taco Loco in Pompano Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Taco Loco in Pompano Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2022003743 $400.00 Jan 19, 2022 Miami (Doral)
2--2018052122 $200.00 Sep 28, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Taco Loco in Pompano Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Taco Loco in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Loco in Pompano Beach last inspected?
Taco Loco in Pompano Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Taco Loco in Pompano Beach last shut down?
Taco Loco in Pompano Beach was last shut down on January 18, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Taco Loco in Pompano Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Loco in Pompano Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sanitizing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Taco Loco in Pompano Beach had?
Taco Loco in Pompano Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Loco in Pompano Beach find?
Taco Loco in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected on October 15, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Loco in Pompano Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Taco Loco in Pompano Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
Has Taco Loco in Pompano Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taco Loco in Pompano Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Taco Loco in Pompano Beach been fined?
Taco Loco in Pompano Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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