TACO AND CHELAS
7874 NW 52 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside Bar.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation with no hair restraint in kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bucket stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside first white reach in freezer in dry storage.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and tongs in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand wash sink inside Bar. Employee removed sponge. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken base container under prep table inside kitchen. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a lentils plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F on reach in cooler. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks, and spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of dish washing machine. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce inside reach in cooler by dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employed washing utensils in hand wash sink at front counter. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and rice pudding no date marked inside reach in cooler in dry storage. As per Operator both desserts were made last Tuesday August 13th, 2024. Operator date marked both containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles above 3 compartment sink in disrepair.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table by entrance of kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket torn at reach in cooler across from dishwasher.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Sugar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located right next to the reach in freezer at dry storage area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer throughout the establishment. Observed shelves at dry storage area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at bar area not stored on sanitizing solution.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Sugar not labeled stored next to reach in freezer at dry storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef over RTE ground beef at reach in cooler near the dishwasher.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not labeled at reach in cooler located by dishwasher area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by dish washing machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside Bar.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezers interior in back kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 963-0074
Website: https://tacoychelas.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(196 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025