Taqueria Los Mexicanos
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
Taqueria Los Mexicanos appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Taqueria Los Mexicanos trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 can of canned cactus dented. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer, raw chicken stored in direct contact of Thank you bags. Advised operator that food must be stored in food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in overfilled pan, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution Chlorine 200+ ppm. Advised operator of proper Chlorine solution parameters. Operator corrected Chlorine solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee using dry soiled wiping cloth on FCS. Operator placed wiping cloths in chlorine wiping cloth solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
50
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel cleaner over chest freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked beans at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw quail over soup and cooked beef and cooked chicken stew at tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 cans sliced jalapeño with deep dents to seam of can in dry storage. Operator removed from circulation. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl for scooping inside bin of beans in kitchen. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
52
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Los Mexicanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Mexicanos on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Taqueria Los Mexicanos compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Taqueria Los Mexicanos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Taqueria Los Mexicanos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Los Mexicanos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Los Mexicanos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Los Mexicanos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Los Mexicanos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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