Tap42
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
82
Score
Tap42 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Kendall sits at 66, putting Tap42 on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting board's in used has cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on top of prep table t kitchen entrance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup outside walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled back wall on prep sink located next to produce walk in cooler.
36-27-5
82
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (54 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across the grill. As per employee less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack of clean glasses blocking hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container use as a scoop inside white rice container in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles bowing in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled inside kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on top of to go table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet in hot kitchen line while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at hot line.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean utensils at kitchen entrance dry storage pans. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to exit door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle above top of food within a closed container of sushi rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on preparation tables in the kitchen area.
21-12-4
33
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside white rice container. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans wet nesting on rack near kitchen entrance
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook line across from dish area and bar area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw mahi stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up products and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean containers with old labels stored on rack near kitchen entrance
16-46-4
67
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat sauce inside reach in cooler at fry station. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects flying around liquor bottles at bar area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machines. Operator inverted buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door by ice machines
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup outside walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator properly placed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 90F at steam table next to cook line. Operator turned on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at bar area. Operator connected line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
45
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked wings (81F - Cooling) at walk in cooler 1. As per manager and time mark, product prepared 2.5 hours prior. Manager took product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at fry station. Employee removed cutting board. Observed soda nozzles at bar soiled. Employee began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at side of roof top entrance.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish area and ice machines.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and mats at dish area soiled with slimy substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Manager installed line during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
52
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored over raw calamari at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance and bar. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste lines cut at bar area.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled at kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door at roof top entrance located near back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 87F. Chef took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at bar area. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff with watch and bracelet while handling food at cook line and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sprouts and corn not covered while stored at walk-in cooler. Manager had items covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line.
02D-01-5
74
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tap42 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tap42 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tap42?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tap42.
How does Tap42 compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Tap42 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Kendall average of 66.
Has Tap42's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tap42 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tap42 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 Tap42 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tap42 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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