TAQUERIA HERENCIA MEXICANA
1550 W 84ST 18
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the blender.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (100F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed on the grilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing plastic bucket in hand sink located at the front area, with no sanitation step. Coughed employee regarding the ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (49/48F - Cooling); in reach in cooler, was cooked from 2 days ago ask per operator. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef, raw pork stored in thank you bag located in reachin reach in freezer. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs on the same cartoon with the other eggs, in double doors reach in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (49/48F - Cooling); in reach in cooler, was cooked from 2 days ago ask per operator. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Oscar Tubac date 6/4/2019 Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing plastic bucket in hand sink located at the front area. Coughed employee regarding the use of hand sink. Corrected On-Site 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 cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (42F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler was cooked for more than 24 hrs as per operator. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed dessert with the date marked of 2/18/24.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dessert with the date marked of 2/18/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed onions bags on the kitchen floor, observed raw pork underneath of three compartment sink. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning Priority: Basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor. Admin Complaint Priority: Basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed onions bags on the kitchen floor, observed raw pork underneath of three compartment sink. Warning Priority: Basic
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Elizabeth and Jacqueline, with more than 2 months of been hired. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning Priority: Basic
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chocolate dessert with date marked of 9/28/23. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple chocolate and parcha desserts was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 lives roaches on kitchen floor. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chocolate dessert with date marked of 9/28/23. Warning Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing tacos.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).