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Los Cuates Tacos

3000 Placida Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Los Cuates Tacos stretching back to 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Englewood average 77, so Los Cuates Tacos trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
55
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container without label red sauce in freezer not covered. Observed operator covering container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored handles down. Observed operator inverting to handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
90
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed taco meat not date marked. Observed operator date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a container of juice. Observed operator removing container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler multiple items not covered. Observed operator covering items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket and standup preaching cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris on top inside.
22-08-4
86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in reach in refrigerator some black like mold on inside door. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items in reach in refrigerator with out date marking. Observed employee date marking items in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork at 128F. Operator reheated to 187F at stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - 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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
58
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Cuates Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Cuates Tacos on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Cuates Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Cuates Tacos.

How does Los Cuates Tacos compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

Los Cuates Tacos most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.

Has Los Cuates Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Cuates Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Cuates Tacos 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 Los Cuates Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Cuates Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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