The Better Taco
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
The Better Taco is a restaurant located at 3948 Curtiss Pkwy, Virginia Gardens, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by prep table in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside white microwave on shelf in kitchen.
22-08-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over avocados inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by kitchen entrance. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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