Tacos El Wuero

174 Nw 79 St, Miami, FL 33150

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tacos El Wuero appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Tacos El Wuero trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024 Operator tried to pay license during inspection, was unable to process during inspection, waiting for confirmation 02-07-2025. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table, operator cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean blender inside handwashing sink. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection. Coached operator handwashing sink to be use only to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomato on top cut lettuce. Operator discarded product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go container being use to dispense tomato sauce, operator removed and replaced container with scoop w handle . **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of corn on the cob being stored on the floor under preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris .

22-16-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Feb 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed wrong thermometer on premises . Provided with information of where to purchase correct one

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign was incorrect , provided operator with proper hand out. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Wuero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Wuero on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Wuero?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Wuero.

How does Tacos El Wuero compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has Tacos El Wuero's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos El Wuero 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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