THE TACO HAVEN
10410 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026
License #1625591
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Mixed Health Record
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THE TACO HAVEN in PEMBROKE PINES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 critical, 5 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 20, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in Whirlpool cooler Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf
- [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.
- [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork at 110F, Cooked chicken covered in Fagor cooler. Items are in the cooling process Employee removed cover
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink used to store gloves and utensils. Employee removed items
- [16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. QAC test kit is used to check chlorine sanitizer
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under three compartment sink sink containing a purple liquid identified as a degreaser not labeled Employee labeled bottle
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