El Tarasco

306 Ne 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at El Tarasco, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Homestead sits at 70, putting El Tarasco on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-25: During callback inspection observed Marinaded raw chicken (frozen ); cooked steak (frozen ); sausage (frozen); raw beef (frozen); beef sausage (frozen); cut lettuce (frozen). **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-25: During callback inspection observed reach in cooler still not working proper. Operator moved cold food to reach freezer **Time Extended**

04-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the three compartment sink. Ambient thermometer at 50 Degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-25: During callback inspection observed reach in cooler across the three compartment sink. Ambient thermometer at 46 Degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**

14-74-7

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-42-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. **Warning**

04-02-4

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no water at three compartment sink. As per employee the water bouton was off. Employee turn on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-09-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the three compartment sink. Ambient thermometer at 50 Degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

14-74-7

May 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tarasco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tarasco on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Tarasco compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

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

Has El Tarasco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tarasco 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 Tarasco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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