El Primo Red Tacos

179 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, El Primo Red Tacos has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Primo Red Tacos was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which El Primo Red Tacos' 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2025 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen food service workers.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty top surfaces of kitchen shelves.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

16-37-1

11-26-1

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Aug 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Primo Red Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Primo Red Tacos on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Primo Red Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Primo Red Tacos.

How does El Primo Red Tacos compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Primo Red Tacos most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Primo Red Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Primo Red Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Primo Red Tacos 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 El Primo Red Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Primo Red Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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