Taqueria & Grill La Makina

9010 Nw South River Dr, Medley, FL 33166

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria & Grill La Makina has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Taqueria & Grill La Makina's record stops at Apr 22, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

That's lower than the typical Medley restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provided to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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 to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

Jul 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 Kit.

16-37-1

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

05-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside drinks reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria & Grill La Makina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria & Grill La Makina on file is from Apr 22, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria & Grill La Makina compare to other restaurants in Medley?

Taqueria & Grill La Makina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.

Has Taqueria & Grill La Makina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria & Grill La Makina have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria & Grill La Makina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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