Taquerias El Mexicano

521 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Taquerias El Mexicano has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

Taquerias El Mexicano's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**

21-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); milk 58 (54F - Cold Holding) stored on ice at front counter, as per operator for less than 2 hours prior. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Observed employees Rigoberto Jimenez and Maria Quirtona both working no health reporting agreement signed. Provided to operator, operator print and signed with employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator via email.

03F-10-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside flour container at front counter.

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pitchers at drain board by dishwasher not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf by ware washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.

21-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored inside reach in cooler not covered, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws at front counter bar not individually wrapped.

25-27-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/stained ceiling tiles at kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not kept inverted located on top of kitchen ice machine.

24-05-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitizer buckets stored on kitchen floor.

21-44-1

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquerias El Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquerias El Mexicano on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taquerias El Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taquerias El Mexicano.

How does Taquerias El Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taquerias El Mexicano most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taquerias El Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taquerias El Mexicano have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquerias El Mexicano 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 Taquerias El Mexicano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taquerias El Mexicano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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