Tacon Madres Taqueria

15260 Sw 280 St, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Tacon Madres Taqueria has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tacon Madres Taqueria's latest score of 61 falls below the Homestead average of 70. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (57F - Cold Holding) next to flat grill, as per operator less than 1 hour. Cooked steak was reheated during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked pork not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 98° F next to flat grill, operator moved utensil to flat grill during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test available.

16-37-1

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 47° F inside the reach in cooler underneath the grill. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed chicken inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Form was provided and displayed. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Form was provided and signed by employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked more than 24 hours ago.

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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.

50-04-4

May 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacon Madres Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacon Madres Taqueria on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacon Madres Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacon Madres Taqueria.

How does Tacon Madres Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Tacon Madres Taqueria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Tacon Madres Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacon Madres Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacon Madres Taqueria 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 Tacon Madres Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacon Madres Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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