VIOLATION: FOOD STORED IN ICE USED FOR DRINKS.
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Rocco’s Tacos at 110 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach received six “high priority” violations during two health inspections over the past several days. While the restaurant was not ordered to close, it is subject to an unannounced follow-up inspection. Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations logged with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation:
APRIL 4, 2025 INSPECTION:
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…creama sauce 51F, green salsa 46F in ice bath at expo line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Food stored in ice used for drinks. ….margarita mix , juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar . **Warning**
High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands….server handle soiled dishes and then handed cleaned plates , prepared chips and salsa without washed hands . Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. ….margarita mix , juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Employee discarded ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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….chlorine 00 ppm. **Warning**
Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times….blocked by moving cart. Employee removed cart . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection….vera Cruz 67-71F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food was prepped today to serve . Took another temperature after 20 minutes food temperature 66-70F . Chef removed food to freezer to chill fast **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic – Stored food not covered….meat sauce , salsa at walk in cooler . Chef covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION ON APRIL 7, 2025:
High Priority — From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…creama sauce 51F, green salsa 46F in ice bath at expo line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Creama sauce 66F, green salsa 65F at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Chef time marked . **Admin Complaint**
Rocco’s Tacos was not ordered to close. Its last forced closure by health inspections at the Delray Beach location was in 2023.
