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TAQUERIA LOS NOPALES

1800 SW 27 AVE STE 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink in the warewash area removed by the hot water heater on the approved plans. Observed two pipes ( hot/cold water) and a drain pipe capped off in the location the mop sink was located originally. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by the three compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter: 4 squeeze bottles and a spoon stored inside the hand washing sink. Prep area: tray covering the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP: Lucia De Jesus Garcia, expired 1/10/25

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink in the warehouse wash area removed by the hot water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed the mop sink in the warehouse wash area removed by the hot water heater. Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Microwave at the front counter: cooked vegetable rice stored inside Thank you bags. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: cooked vegetable rice stored inside Thank you bags in reach in cooler near warewash area **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw beef stored above cut onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: observed raw chicken stored above fresh salsa **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line: 3 pair of tongs on the handle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink in the warehouse wash area removed by the hot water heater.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep area: employee cutting a tomatoe to be stored for later use without gloves. Observed employee discard the tomatoe. Inspector discussed with the employee the proper methods. Employee washed hand , put on gloves and continued prepping. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Microwave at the front counter: cooked vegetable rice stored inside Thank you bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw beef stored above cut onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout.
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Prep area: employee cutting a tomatoe to be stored for later use without gloves. Inspector discussed with the employee the proper methods. Employee washed hand , put on gloves and continued prepping.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the kitchen covered with equipment. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526097

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in the prep area, leaks water when turned on.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter, reach in cooler top with cut limes and glasses.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water mop sink. In front of the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen: containers with salsa, cooked pork, and cooked chicken.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen: raw beef stored above salsa. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the warehouse wash area. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP, food handlers training for Irene Coronavirus, expired 10/15/2023.

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342178

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Chest reach-in freezer at the front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in front of the cook line, knives stored between the flip-top reach in cooler and the steam table. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at the cookline soiled.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash mop sink.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Prep area, stand-up reach in cooler: pans with cooked rice and tamales not covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipes underneath the three compartment sink. Observed two bus tubs on the floor underneath to catch the water. Prep area: hand wash sink not working due to pipe leak.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prep area, reach in cooler: cut tortillas stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with the operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Prep area, stand-up reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above whole pineapples, cilantro, and whole peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep area, hand washing sink covered with a cutting board and front counter, utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided during the inspection.
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at hand sink prep area. Operator turned on the valves , water leaked.
  • 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. Prep area, stand- up reach in cooler: tamales not date marked, as per operator, prepared 3 days ago. Operator placed the date on the pan during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(399 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:Closed
Friday:Closed
Saturday:10:00 – 10:01 AM
Sunday:Closed
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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