El Taquito Placero

2732 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33175
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

El Taquito Placero has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Taquito Placero on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer.
14-69-4
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar container stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on floor next to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Provided to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test strip expired on 09/2022.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedure. Coached owner on right procedures.
53A-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taquito Placero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taquito Placero on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taquito Placero?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Taquito Placero.

How does El Taquito Placero compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Taquito Placero most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Taquito Placero's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Taquito Placero 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 Taquito Placero 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 Placero inspected?

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