Coral Springs, Broward County

TALKIN TACOS

2866 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs, FL 33065

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Nov 21, 2025
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24208080

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink used to dump food as evidence of food debris in hand sink.

14-17-4

Detail 24208079

Basic - Dish rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 23846358

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23846354

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits to test dish washer

14-09-4

Detail 23846360

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler contains light marks

36-22-4

Detail 23846359

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind centerline reach in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 23846357

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust observed on centerline cooler shelves

02D-01-5

Detail 23846355

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container at kitchen self not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 23846356

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher at back exit door in recharge zone

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23395931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried plantains (113F - Hot Holding). Per operator items out less than four hours. Instructed operator to put plantains back in fryer to heat up to 165F. Operator placed plantains back in fryer to reheat to 165 Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 23395933

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 food borne illnesses with operator

31B-03-4

Detail 23395930

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cookline hand sink

14-01-5

Detail 23395935

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup used as scoop in rice container. Operator removed cup Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23395934

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing watch while working with food in kitchen. Operator removed watch Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23395937

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door

21-12-4

Detail 23395932

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23395936

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container in prep area not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23020989

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); beef consomme (46F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (46F); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); raw whole muscle beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared today. All items in unit more than 24 hrs. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Stop sale issued due to temperature violations. At fliptop closest to cook line, on ice, fresh pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); black bean corn salsa (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit since 11:00am and not prepped or portioned today.

03A-02-5

Detail 23020990

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) At fliptop unit closest to cook line, BACK FLIPTOP UPPER - fresh pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); black bean corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding) LOWER - shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); cooked plantains (55F - Cold Holding). Per employee, no items prepared or portioned today and all items placed in unit at 12:00pm. All items removed back to reach in coolers to rechill to 41F. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below. 2) In walk in cooler, heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); beef consomme (46F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (46F); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); raw whole muscle beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared today. All items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed at callback inspection same: 1) At fliptop closest to cook line, on ice, fresh pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); black bean corn salsa (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit since 11:00am and not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. 2) In walk in cooler, heavy cream (43F); buttermilk (42F); raw whole muscle beef (41F) Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23015726

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); beef consomme (46F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (46F); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); raw whole muscle beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared today. All items in unit more than 24 hrs.

03A-02-5

Detail 23015724

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) At fliptop unit closest to cook line, BACK FLIPTOP UPPER - fresh pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); black bean corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding) LOWER - shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); cooked plantains (55F - Cold Holding). Per employee, no items prepared or portioned today and all items placed in unit at 12:00pm. All items removed back to reach in coolers to rechill to 41F. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below. 2) In walk in cooler, heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); beef consomme (46F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (46F); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); raw whole muscle beef (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared today. All items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23015727

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by knife, soiled wiping cloth, cutting board, and blender top. Employee cleared sink.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23015725

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink beside dish machine. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23015728

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher set up triple sink with wash sink in center sink. Employee drained and cleaned sink and set up in correct order. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22612618

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, house salsa verde (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (48-49F - Cold Holding); house beef stock (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F- Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per date marks and person in charge, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed at callback inspection new stop sale necessary. In walk in cooler, heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager all items in unit more than 4 hrs. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22612619

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, house salsa verde (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (48-49F - Cold Holding); house beef stock (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F- Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per date marks and person in charge, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or lower. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed at callback inspection same. In walk in cooler, heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager all items in unit more than 4 hrs. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22609370

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. Dishwasher reading 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bucket empty. Employee replaced bucket and primed machine. Machine reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 22609369

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen left cook line to remove containers of raw food from walk in cooler, returned to cook line, and put on gloves without first washing hands.

01B-02-5

Detail 22609371

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, house salsa verde (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (48-49F - Cold Holding); house beef stock (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F- Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per date marks and person in charge, all items in unit more than 24 hrs.

03A-02-5

Detail 22609368

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, house salsa verde (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (48-49F - Cold Holding); house beef stock (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F- Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per date marks and person in charge, all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or lower.

31A-09-4

Detail 22609372

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty hotel pan in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed pan. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22609363

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishmachine.

53A-05-6

Detail 22609365

Intermediate - 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/ Daniel Pantaleon 11-3-2013 AlwaysFoodSafe Company PIC - Fabian Perez Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22609364

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink beside dish machine.

41-17-4

Detail 22609366

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on top of dish machine. Employee labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22609367

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled cloth on prep table next to fliptop units.

Sep 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-09-4

Detail 22270376

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch his hair with gloves and then touch ready to foods without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. Employee change gloves and wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22270377

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22270380

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed various cleaning chemicals stored in handwash sink at dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22270386

Intermediate - 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/

41-17-4

Detail 22270387

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner underneath from counter.

14-21-4

Detail 22270382

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

24-07-4

Detail 22270385

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor.

50-09-4

Detail 22270381

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator present a emailed copy before the completion of inspection. . Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22270375

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks and water stored in Etosa refrigerator not segregated and identified.

40-06-5

Detail 22270383

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table at cookline. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22270384

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed chef engaging food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee properly restraint hair. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22270378

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22270388

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.

02D-01-5

Detail 22270379

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed Oreo crumbs and takis removed from the original containers not labeled. Operator label containers. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21888516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw pork stored over cooked chicken and beef tacos in refrigerator. Operator removed tacos and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21888518

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen used to stored food container.

53A-01-7

Detail 21888520

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-03-4

Detail 21888519

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at a hand wash sink in dishwashing area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21888517

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with mayonnaise stored on dry storage floor.

25-05-4

Detail 21888521

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.