Tacos El Porky
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
55
Score
Tacos El Porky has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baer ed ice machine with mold-like substance inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by all.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent soiled across from 3CS and at cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal containers next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed vent in disrepair at dry storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled across from 3CS.
23-03-4
55
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortilla shells in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit 03-15-2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored container on floor in back storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons and forks not inverted in customer seating area.
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service spoons and forks not protected in customer dining area. Coached operator on correct procedures.
25-09-4
55
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with food cart holding limes. Cart was removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in regular " Thank you" grocery bags inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa w/ milk (60F - Cold Holding) located at top of prep cooler, at front counter, less than 4 hours. Employee submerged food container in ice for rapid cooling. **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. Printed and provided to Operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Printed and provided to Operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2020, displayed on bulletin board of hallway area.
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with black-like substance located behind three compartment sink at kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind front counter.
21-38-4
52
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw bacon stored above produce in upright cooler in the prep area. Person in charge moved raw bacon to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in back as well as around grill area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ready to eat food not labeled at upright cooler prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter next to juices.
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Person in charge asked him to wear a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
52
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet next to hand wash sink next to cooking line at front counter no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor. Employee stored single serve containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler next to cash register torn.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Porky last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Porky on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Porky?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Porky.
How does Tacos El Porky compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tacos El Porky most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tacos El Porky's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos El Porky have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos El Porky 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 Tacos El Porky inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Porky is inspected around two times per year on average.
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