Coqui Is Here by Taytas
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Coqui Is Here by Taytas, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (79F - Cold Holding) at prep table across cook line. As per cook for less than an hour minutes. Cook placed product in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink near the three compartment sink used for ice dumping.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area and kitchen and near handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on top of prep table above rice. Operator moved on site.
41-10-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish and dry food rack shelves. Observed soiled knife magnets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided advisory and operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment cracked tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler at front counter.
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spice containers reused for other spices in kitchen area.
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored above beef inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French fries (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (47 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding), pork chop (49 F - Cold Holding); inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per employee food was stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (47 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding), pork chop (49 F - Cold Holding); inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per employee food was stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor at the front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to the mop sink and also under the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in dining area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment is soiled and also behind the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler is out of temperature. No ambient thermometer inside. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle in disrepair at the front counter. **Warning**
29-09-4
33
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind the hand wash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use spatula stored between the wall and hand wash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed at the front line.
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes to the dishwasher and then served food. Operator was coached to train employees to wash their hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed vegetables at the reach in cooler. Operator was coached how to store the foods.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw meat inside the reach in cooler. Operator was coached how to store the foods.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a broken cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
47
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains 69° F stored at the front counter. Operator stored plantains at the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a cooked octopus ceviche not date marked. As per operator it was cooked more than 24 hrs ago. Operator date marked it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired Oct 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coqui Is Here by Taytas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coqui Is Here by Taytas on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coqui Is Here by Taytas?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coqui Is Here by Taytas.
How does Coqui Is Here by Taytas compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Coqui Is Here by Taytas most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Coqui Is Here by Taytas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coqui Is Here by Taytas have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coqui Is Here by Taytas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Coqui Is Here by Taytas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coqui Is Here by Taytas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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