Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of bug repellent, can of WD40 and a can of home insecticide stored under counter front window.
41-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen staff putting gloves not washing hands, coached staff on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fan stored inside handwashing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers unlabeled next to cooktop area, as per staff contains cooking oil. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container stored not in éter under front counter/window.
25-06-4
43
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of pvc glue stored on each above preparation table.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed ear plugs headphones on top of preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted fan cover next to serving window area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several salsa containers various flavors not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
50
Nov 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager Certification for Juan Carlos expired on 4-20-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container, plastic squeeze bottle and cooking utensils stored in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Observed 2 metal cooking pots and 2 food storage containers stored outside of mobile unit. **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
55
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 containers of flan and 8 containers of 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed 4 containers of flan and 3 containers os 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. Employee discarded products. **Time Extended**
01A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining container of cilantro at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cilantro wrapped with paper towels at reach in cooler across from grill **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of insect spray stored on shelf with onions. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of insect spray stored on shelf. **Time Extended**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 containers of flan and 8 containers of 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed 4 containers of flan and 3 containers os 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. Employee discarded products. **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); green sauce with fresh tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler near microwave. As per employee, since the previous day. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed corn at 74F at steam table. As per employee, since the previous night. Discussed proper hot holding procedures with employee. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (107F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on stove. Employee moved products to flat top grill to reheat tom165F. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cooked corn at 74F at steam table. As per employee, since the previous night. Discussed proper hot holding procedures with employee. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at 3 compartment sink. Observed temperature at 80 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed no hot water available when valves are open at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Carlos and Miguel employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed food employees Carlos and Miguel employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at hand wash sink. Observed temperature at 80 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. As per person in charge, well water is obtained from neighboring building. Discussed approved water sources with person in charge. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. As per person in charge, well water is obtained from neighboring building. Discussed approved water sources with person in charge. **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted on preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed single service trays not inverted on preparation table. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill heavily soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed shelf underneath flat top grill heavily soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service door open during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service door open during inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored outside of mobile unit. Observed cooking pots stored outside behind mobile unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cooking pots stored outside behind mobile unit. **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
17
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4.
How does Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Jalapenos Taqueria 4 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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