TAP 42
301 Giralda Avenue
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the dishwasher machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee using phone then proceeded to prepare food. Coached employee on washing hands procedure. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed two prep reach in coolers one in from the oven ambient temperature 49 F, in front of the fryer 60 F
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two prep reach in coolers one in from the oven ambient temperature 49 F, in front of the fryer 60 F
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine 0 ppm. Operator corrected 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Plantains (54 F - Cold Holding); Noodles (55 F - Cold Holding); Crispy rice (59 F - Cold Holding); calamari (61 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (55 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Plantains (54 F - Cold Holding); Noodles (55 F - Cold Holding); Crispy rice (59 F - Cold Holding); calamari (61 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (55 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of the runner hand washing sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the runner station. Manager put a new roll Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at beverage station of kitchen next to hand wash sink, clean drinking cups stored for use.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack plastic containers not dried before storage.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at flat top grill.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salad area reach in cooler, the handle of scoop in contact with the tuna tartare and smoke salmon.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at rear shelf of kitchen next to cook line a bottle of cough medicine stored. Operator removed and stored in office. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line pick up a spray nozzle from the floor and began to put new gloves on with no hand washing. Coach employee on proper hand wash methods. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands and placed new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash soiled gloves in hand wash sink at cook line. Coached employee on proper glove and hand wash methods. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep table cooler across from cook line beef patties (60F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than an hour. Chef removed and placed into reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed at salad area reach in cooler tuna tartare (47F - Cold Holding /44F - Cooling)). As per chef for less than an hour. Chef placed on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bar area, soda spray nozzles soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar area hand wash sink, sink blocked with menus. Employee removed menus. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available for dish machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, wallet on top of the dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet on top shelf next to the dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, wallet on top of the dishwasher machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the ovens soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the runner station.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peas, ice cream no covered inside of the reach in freezer
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher machine.
- 11-27-4: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 procedures to management. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
- 11-26-1: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. For all employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 391-1566
Website: http://tap42.com/coral-gables
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(2,101 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
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Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025