Taqueria Elim

440 Sw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Taqueria Elim stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Taqueria Elim's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed masa flour stored in non food grade bag.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink with water 80F. Operator reset water heater, final temp 85F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Benita without proof of manager certificate.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Julio and Martin hired over 60 days, no proof of employee training.

53B-02-5

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic water bottle stored on the floor. Employee placed water at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Elim last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Elim on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Elim compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taqueria Elim most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taqueria Elim's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Elim have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Elim 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 Taqueria Elim inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Elim is inspected around two times per year on average.

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