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EL TAQUITO II CORP

1380 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766194

  • 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans and the current layout for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. Observed no plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New drink preparation area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cook line: 4 bags of shrimps stored inside the hand washing sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By the cook line: Employee filling squeeze bottle with water. Inspector coached the emploon where to fill the squeeze bottle with water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cookline. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans and the current layout for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. Establishment added an outside bar in the area the warewash area was located on the approved plan. Observed no plan review submitted or approved by the Divison.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New drink preparation area Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA, Carmen Munoz and Celeste Avila, missing DOB. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

  • 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the a Admin Complaint
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed establishment added an additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. Admin Complaint
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the plans for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. No plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. Discussed with the operator and provided the Plan Review Referral form. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed establishment additional added an additional area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/8/2024

  • 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New area.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed establishment additional an area in the back of the establishment, one wall , 2 walls with wood( gaps) and a gate with grass. Observed reach in coolers, chest reach in freezers, and dry goods and cans goods stored in the area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Additional dry storage area/warewash, stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above pico de gallo. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New area. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the plans for the establishment does not match. The establishment added an additional dry storage, warewash area ( three compartment sink and hand washing sink), mop sink, 3 reach in coolers with food, 2 chest reach in freezers with food stored inside, dry storage foods, can goods, and single service items in a area with a ceiling and on solid wall, 2 walls are with a wooded fence with gaps and the other wall a gate with grass in the alleyway. No plan review submitted or approved by the Divison. Discussed with the operator and provided the Plan Review Referral form. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658791

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added Addition Space to the restaurant with the handwashing sink and three compartment sink and Storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: No plan review submitted Added Addition Space to the restaurant with the handwashing sink and three compartment sink and Storage area, on back of Patio area back of the restaurant Warning** Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558967

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added Addition Space to the restaurant with the handwashing sink and three compartment sink and Storage area. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340353

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(1,185 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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