Tacos 19

1325 Sw 70 Ave, Miami, FL 33144

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tacos 19, the earliest from 2022. Tacos 19 was last inspected on Apr 12, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Tacos 19 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw corn and jalapeños stored inside of thank you bags.

14-31-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands, advised employee to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by small cabinet.

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket

42-01-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while prepping food

13-03-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed soup pot too large for 3 compartment sink.

16-08-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed storage container with cooking pots stored outside mobile unit.

24-07-4

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Discussed with the operator and provided handout.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bags of chips blocking the hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos 19 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos 19 on file is from Apr 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos 19?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos 19.

How does Tacos 19 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Tacos 19 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Tacos 19's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos 19 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos 19 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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