The Drunken Taco
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, The Drunken Taco has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting The Drunken Taco on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut bell peppers inside dukers cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded shrimp, not commercially packaged, stored above fried chicken, not commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on side gun nozzle at small ice bin at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in freezer at cook line.
12B-13-4
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator called maintenance crew and fix the issue. Dishwasher at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by walk in freezer at rear of building. Operator killed, removed and sanitized area. Additionally observed approximately 5 live roaches in floor/wall junction at cook line. Under prepping table.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler bottom compartment, across from main grill - raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); fried wings (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for over 12 hours, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler bottom compartment, across from main grill - raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); fried wings (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for over 12 hours, see stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine at shed at back.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at bar - 2 containers of margarita stored directly on floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at laundry room behind ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed at ice machine in laundry room.
14-34-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. Operator set up multiple sanitizing buckets and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
36-02-5
39
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold like substance inside ice machine in back area of kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water bottles stored on floor in front of expo line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice on floor inside walk in freezer next to back kitchen exit door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside rice bin in kitchen, handle in contact with rice. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside Dukers flip top cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets, at bar. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small container without handle stored inside pico de gallo in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 stored on top of flip top cooler at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout cook line and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Drunken Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Drunken Taco on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Drunken Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Drunken Taco.
How does The Drunken Taco compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
The Drunken Taco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has The Drunken Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Drunken Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Drunken 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 The Drunken Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Drunken Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants