Taqueria Michalisco

279 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Michalisco appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.

Taqueria Michalisco's latest score of 90 sits above the Pahokee average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator provided water of 85F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2024. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine. Operator ordered via Amazon. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 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. No chlorine chemical test kit provided. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Shelf where take out boxes are stored soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

23-03-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator ran out of water for hand wash sink and triple sink during the inspection. Operator provided potable running water for hand wash sink and triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

27-12-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator purchased batteries for water heater. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator purchased batteries for water heater. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

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

16-37-1

Mar 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired before licensing inspection 12/01/23.

50-17-3

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Michalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Michalisco on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Michalisco?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Michalisco.

How does Taqueria Michalisco compare to other restaurants in Pahokee?

Taqueria Michalisco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pahokee average of 79.

Has Taqueria Michalisco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Michalisco 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 Michalisco inspected?

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

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