Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5

2517 Nw 21 Terrace, Miami, FL 33142
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 11, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 11, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of oil inside hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 on file is from Jan 11, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Jalapenos Taqueria #5 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.