EL TAQUITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
13911 SW 42ND ST #111 & 112
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of raw beef stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86°F on the cooking line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of to-go containers being stored on the floor in the preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gasket torn.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one plastic container with vegetable oil stored under the oven, located at cooking line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of paper bags stored on the floor at dry storage. During the inspection employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
- 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 belly held for more than 72 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. During the inspection employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair, located at cooking line. Observed standing reach in cooler gasket torn, located near the coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed standing reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Standing water in bottom, and inside the glass door of reach-in-cooler, located near the juice dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed Standing water in bottom, and inside the glass door of reach-in-cooler, located near the juice dispenser. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed walk in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **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, throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 Drawer reach in cooler, located underneath the flat grill running at 57 during the routine inspection. Discussed and advised employee to remove items, and placed them inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed drawer reach in cooler, located underneath the flat grill running at 57F. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair, located at cooking line. Observed standing reach in cooler gasket torn, located near the coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed standing reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler, and freezer floor soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler, and freezer floor soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed hood filters soiled, reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Standing water in bottom, and inside the glass door of reach-in-cooler, located near the juice dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed Standing water in bottom, and inside the glass door of reach-in-cooler, located near the juice dispenser. **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed kitchen areas and storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed kitchen areas and storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed walk in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: During the callback inspection observed cutting boards soiled, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed Jeyling Albenda, Luis Alvarez, Cristian Anqueira, Darian Salvador. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Intermediate - 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. Observed Jeyling Albenda, Luis Alvarez, Cristian Anqueira, Darian Salvador. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
27
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. Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
- 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 Drawer reach in cooler, located underneath the flat grill running at 57 during the routine inspection. Discussed and advised employee to remove items, and placed them inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed with employees the importance of proper sanitation steps. Employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair, located at cooking line. Observed standing reach in cooler gasket torn, located near the coffee machine.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler, and freezer floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastics containers, bag of black beans stored on the floor underneath of the oven on the kitchen area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in ice cream chest freezer, located near walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located near the coffee machine.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed Standing water in bottom, and inside the glass door of reach-in-cooler, located near the juice dispenser.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Observed kitchen areas and storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching dirty kitchen equipment and then touched banana chips without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 lives flies flying in the dry storage, located near the walk in cooler, observed approximately 5 live flies flying and landing in clean kitchens pots stored above three compartment sink shelves.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over bottles of home made sauces. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed steamer stored on the floor in front of the hand sink. Employee removed item Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed Jeyling Albenda, Luis Alvarez, Cristian Anqueira, Darian Salvador. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
- 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 chicken (42F - Cold Holding); beef flaunts (41F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (42F - Cold Holding)stored inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. Employee date marked items with the correct date. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
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.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board groves and soiled, at bar.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).