TAQUERIA DONA RAQUEL
793 S DIXIE HWY, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low drawers facing counter, Ham (46F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in reach in cooler and moved to low drawers cooler on cook line and held for approximately 1.75 hours. Food was placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low drawers facing counter, Ham (46F - Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in reach in cooler and moved to low drawers cooler on cook line and held for approximately 1.75 hours. Food was placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop low boy drawers, Refried Beans (95F - Hot Holding) per employee , food prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago. Food was placed on stove to reheat.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop low boy drawers, Refried Beans (95F - Hot Holding) per employee , food prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago. Food was placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of cut lettuce stored on floor in back prep room. Food was removed from floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of cut lettuce stored on floor in back prep room. Food was removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 51-13-4Repeat
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 11-27-4Repeat
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. Emailed poster to operator.
Intermediate - 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. Emailed poster to operator. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler. Cup was removed from food..
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle stored in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler. Cup was removed from food.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 53A-05-6Repeat
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 5 employees at time of inspection.
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/ No certified food manager present with 5 employees at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.