TACOPOLIS

TACOPOLIS located in KEY BISCAYNE has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1y 7mo ago · 4 reports on file

260 CRANDON BLVD UNIT 47B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago

3 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of reach in cooler at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area with water damage.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 09/2022 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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/ Observed Arturo Herreria certified on 07-19-2019 by national registry expired on 07-19-2024. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Guillermo Herreria and Julieta Zazueta both expired on 06-14-2024. Warning

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8536470

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line soiled.

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8535966

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **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. Observed ceiling soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed cutting board with marks. Observed oven soiled located near the reach in cooler. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed cutting board with marks. Observed oven soiled located near the reach in cooler. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**

10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8384454

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils stored behind 3 compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed cutting board with marks. Observed oven soiled located near the reach in cooler. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection observed license expired on 10/1/2023. At the time of the inspection operator paid license. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed cooked chicken at 75F located in the cook line.
  • 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.
  • 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.