El Tacazo #1

23500 Sw 124 Ave, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Tacazo #1 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so El Tacazo #1 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not available quaternary test strips.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

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

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets.

23-03-4

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

21-12-4

Jan 27, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) as per Manager fish ceviche was prepared 45 minutes ago. Manager moved to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form during inspection.

02B-02-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified as a raw food on menu.

02B-01-5

Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at HWS cold water.

29-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified with common name.

02D-01-5

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.provided form to employee during inspection.

02B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce not date marked since yesterday.

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tacazo #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tacazo #1 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tacazo #1?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tacazo #1.

How does El Tacazo #1 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

El Tacazo #1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has El Tacazo #1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tacazo #1 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tacazo #1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Tacazo #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tacazo #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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