Taqueria Cancun

720 S Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Cancun four times, with records going back to 2024. On Aug 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Homestead restaurant scores 70. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

16-37-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven.

36-27-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign missing . Emailed operator proper sign .

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Cancun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Cancun on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Cancun compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Taqueria Cancun most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Taqueria Cancun's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Cancun have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Cancun means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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