Coyo Taco
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Coyo Taco nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Coyo Taco's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, guacamole with tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) . Product over stacked, discussed with operator to remove some product to cold hold below 41°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by dish machine. Operator replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, multiple containers wet nesting on shelf across from dish machine. Discussed with operator that sanitizer must completely air dry before stacking. Operator stated to correct.
24-08-4
74
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline plantain (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been hot holding for only 3 hour. Observed plantains under no temperature control. Operator placed in hot holding unit to reach eat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located in back of restaurant near dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top low drawer cooler Salsa cooling covered(61F) at 1:20pm (ambient cooling 1 hour) to 58F at 2:15pm at this rate proper cooling to 41F in 4 hours will not occur. Operator removed cover placed items in walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Provided handout to operator
11-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided hand out to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handbag stored in dish area hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) operates remade solution. Tested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine has residue behind nozzles. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
39
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers of lime juice defrosting in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on back prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at bar area. Operator pulled aside containers with old labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn flour. Operator labeled with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (99F - Hot Holding); chicken (113-145F - Hot Holding); beef (117-131F - Hot Holding); pork (115F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (99F - Hot Holding); chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pork (129F - Hot Holding); cooked cauliflower (99F - Hot Holding) on cook-line. Operator started to reheat products to 165F and maintain above 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat portioned pineapple. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects by mop sink and one by bar area, not landing on any surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 10ppm at bar dish machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wipe cloth at handwashing sink at back kitchen area and bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispenser of margarita mix with accumulated mold-like slime. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone next to single serve cups. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor at cook-line. Oil. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook-line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: pork cochinita 109F, approximately 1 hour per manager. Reheated to 171F and placed back in hot holding at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cooked beef, Oaxaca cheese, black beans, cooked rice.
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun Nozzle at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at cook line. Manager replaced soap and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Slime/residue build up under self serve soda machine. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - steam table - corn (90F - Hot Holding); corn on the cob (100F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were holding for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved item to grill top to properly reheat. 15 minutes later 165-169F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm) Triple sink set up for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection. Self serve soda fountain tray. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink by triple sink/main dish machine. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coyo Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coyo Taco on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coyo Taco?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coyo Taco.
How does Coyo Taco compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Coyo Taco most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Coyo Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coyo Taco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coyo Taco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Coyo Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coyo Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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