Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill

111 Overseas Hwy #102, Key West, FL 33040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, poultry in triple sing no running water

06-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice

14-01-5

Oct 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Asadero Mexican Tacos & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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