El Taquito II
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, El Taquito II has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up four times.
El Taquito II's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dry storage area, several reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at back area hand sink with AC line draining inside hand wash.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser for paper at cook line not dispensing towel paper.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by new room entrance in the back.Person in charge secured the tank**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at back area pots and pans not inverted. Employee placed items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed the lid.. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooling unit located in the back( new room) found soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed at back room.
33-31-5
Basic - Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning.
36-05-4
50
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans and the current layout for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. Observed no plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Not Complied The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans and the current layout for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. Observed no plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cook line: 4 bags of shrimps stored inside the hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By the cook line: Employee filling squeeze bottle with water. Inspector coached the emploon where to fill the squeeze bottle with water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans and the current layout for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. Observed no plan review submitted or approved by the Divison.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New drink preparation area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA, Carmen Munoz and Celeste Avila, missing DOB. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-43-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New drink preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
45
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the plans for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. No plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. Discussed with the operator and provided the Plan Review Referral form. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed establishment additional added an additional area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the a **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed establishment added an additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Admin Complaint**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Additional dry storage area/warewash, stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above pico de gallo. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the plans for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. No plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. Discussed with the operator and provided the Plan Review Referral form. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area.
08B-43-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers.
22-16-4
52
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added Addition Space to the restaurant with the handwashing sink and three compartment sink and Storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: No plan review submitted Added Addition Space to the restaurant with the handwashing sink and three compartment sink and Storage area, on back of Patio area back of the restaurant Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
82
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 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. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added Addition Space to the restaurant with the handwashing sink and three compartment sink and Storage area. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
05-13-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
67
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler in front of the flat top grill: raw beef and shrimps stored above bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine test kit. Operator provided the test kit for sugar diabetes. Operator discussed with the operator and provided a sample picture of the correct test kits.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the three compartment sink in the back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed by the cook line: bucket with chlorine sanitizer stored on top of reach in cooler with cut vegetables inside by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taquito II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taquito II on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taquito II?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Taquito II.
How does El Taquito II compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Taquito II most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Taquito II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taquito II have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Taquito II 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 Taquito II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Taquito II is inspected around four times per year on average.
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