El Taquito

3410 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

El Taquito appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Taquito on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep table. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep table. Operator provided.

31B-02-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling vent onto floor.

29-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind fixed equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of plastic bottled water stored on floor at front counter.

08B-38-4

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cut lettuce in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. The staff fixed the dispenser at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lettuce inside the kitchen hand sink. The operator removed the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

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

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taquito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taquito on file is from Aug 20, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taquito?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taquito.

How does El Taquito compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Taquito most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Taquito's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Taquito have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Taquito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Taquito inspected?

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

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