Tap 42
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tap 42 stretching back to 2022. Tap 42 was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Doral facility scores 74, putting Tap 42 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can stored in front of the kitchen hand washing sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Salad cooler with standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispense in the bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in the dishwasher area soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/fan cover soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen fan cover soiled located in the kitchen area
36-34-5
70
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of salad prep cooler Tres leche cake (50 F - Cold Holding) according to chef for more than four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of salad prep cooler Tres leche cake (50 F - Cold Holding) according to chef for more than four hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed in the cook line
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed trays of burger bread stored in the back area next to the exit.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Fly sticky cleaned containers with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed salad cooler soiled
22-16-4
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine 0 ppm. Operator corrected 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Plantains (54 F - Cold Holding); Noodles (55 F - Cold Holding); Crispy rice (59 F - Cold Holding); calamari (61 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (55 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Plantains (54 F - Cold Holding); Noodles (55 F - Cold Holding); Crispy rice (59 F - Cold Holding); calamari (61 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (55 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of the runner hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the runner station. Manager put a new roll **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed two prep reach in coolers one in from the oven ambient temperature 49 F, in front of the fryer 60 F
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two prep reach in coolers one in from the oven ambient temperature 49 F, in front of the fryer 60 F
14-11-5
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, wallet on top of the dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet on top shelf next to the dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
90
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. For all employees.
11-26-1
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. Provided procedures to management. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, wallet on top of the dishwasher machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the ovens soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the runner station.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peas, ice cream no covered inside of the reach in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle leaking from sink next to the dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
82
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed calamari on the bottom, shelf, marinated chicken on top. Chef removed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On top of the prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed expo hand washing sink faucet leaking.
29-11-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tap 42 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tap 42 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tap 42?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tap 42.
How does Tap 42 compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Tap 42 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Tap 42's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tap 42 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tap 42 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 Tap 42 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tap 42 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants