TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL

Name: TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL
Address: 793 S DIXIE HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33060, US
Rating: 86.1

793 S DIXIE HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060

License #1620224

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86.1 Grade B / 100

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TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 17, 2026 shows 1 observation row, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several cases of soda and beer in cans, stored on floor in back room, near to handwashing sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef , stored in reach in cooler, not dated, prepared yesterday at 12 pm, more than 25 hours ago. Employee dated beef.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop stored in bucket of sour cream in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed bowl from bucket.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with over 7 employees.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Bucket of pinto beans stored uncovered in dry storage room. Educated manager on covering stored food.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in back room.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler, Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in low boy cooler on cook line for approximately 3 hours. Advised employee to move food back to reach in cooler to quick chill. Food was moved back to reach in cooler.
[11-27-4] 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 poster to operator.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink in back room, near to tortilla machine. Advised employee to provide soap.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 12-01-2025.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on bucket of sour cream in 2 door cooler in kitchen. Educated employee on proper storage. Employee rearranged food for proper storage.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands without removing gloves. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures, and employee removed gloves and washed hands.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several cases of soda and beer in cans, stored on floor in back room, near to handwashing sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1) Observed buckets of chorizo, pork and juice stored on floor of freezer. Manager removed from floor. 2)Observed buckets of flour stored on floor in back machine room. Manager removed from floor.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted in establishment or on menu. Consumer Advisory was emailed to manager.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water 75 F in kitchen. Manager removed.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager present at time of inspection; 4 food prep employees present.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed three ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of dust in dining room.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door in poor repair.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in to go bags in kitchen, non food - grade bags.
[01B-02-5] 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. 1) Observed Cooked Beef Tripe (67F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 2) Observed Cooked beef strips (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 3) Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored in Low Boy cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser on cart next to bar area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Cooked Beef Tripe (67F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 2) Observed Cooked beef strips (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside true cooler, per operator food not prepped or portioned today, stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. 3) Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored in Low Boy cooler, not prepped or portioned today as per operator; food stored in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.

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