Talkin Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Talkin Tacos has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Talkin Tacos was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Required employee training provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Pembroke Pines restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed quaternary sanitizer exceed 400 ppm. After brief education, operator correct solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed employees training certification from Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association all photocopies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout bags stored on floor at passageway. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to food items on shelf. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can of sweetened condensed milk on storage shelf. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed certification from Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association all photocopies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jan 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Observed no plan submit to the division for change of ownership with new plans.
51-16-7
90
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice , per manager rice cooked less than 4 hours, employee placed time label. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing filter. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
74
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talkin Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talkin Tacos on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Talkin Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Talkin Tacos.
How does Talkin Tacos compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Talkin Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Talkin Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Talkin Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Talkin Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Talkin Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Talkin Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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