El Tacazo #2

23500 Sw 124 Ave, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, El Tacazo #2 has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

“Menu does not identify which items contain raw” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; El Tacazo #2 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor under cooper pots, also under equipment.

36-01-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jun 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

02B-01-5

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jan 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

11-27-4

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

02B-01-5

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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

31B-04-4

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tacazo #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tacazo #2 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tacazo #2?

Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tacazo #2.

How does El Tacazo #2 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

El Tacazo #2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has El Tacazo #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tacazo #2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tacazo #2 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 #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tacazo #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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