Tap 42
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Tap 42 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Tap 42 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed on dry food and dish shelves **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple bar coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Observed in multiple bar coolers. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. Operator removed splitter at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature Dish machine used in establishment, 124F highest temp it went to. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer across cook line. Operator took to be cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish shelves. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple bar coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area. **Warning**
16-46-4
37
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 300+ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop with no handle in the cut lettuce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employee with long beards in the cookline with no beard guard. Employees put on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons in standing water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer fan covers with accumulated dust.
23-03-4
70
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at washing area.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on shelves over dry food. Employee removed the back pack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at prep area. Employee placed bucket at six inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at prep area. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind equipment at prep area.
36-22-4
70
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then handled clean containers at dish machine area with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing procedures.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheeses in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a few boxes of gloves stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on prep counter top at drink station in kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink prep sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vegetables thawing in sink no running water. Operator turned water on.**Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice in prep area. Operator made label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for using time as a health control for cheese, purple haze, and other items
03F-10-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test kit provided by operator is expired
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on cookline next to time mark chart
36-36-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dials on temperature gauges not moving
16-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles of oil with no label
02D-01-5
45
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tap 42 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tap 42 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tap 42?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tap 42.
How does Tap 42 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tap 42 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami 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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tap 42 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tap 42 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tap 42 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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