DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TACOS Y ANTOJITOS EMANUEL

5075 OKEECHOBEE BLVD UNIT B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10696308

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing at triple sink and then handled clean cutting board and knife at cook line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap at triple sink and then dried on clothes and then handled clean pans of food and plastic wrap while wrapping before storing in walk-in cooler. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap at hand wash sink and dried with paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade "thank you" bags used to store/in direct contact with washed and cut pineapple used to make juice for customers. Operator removed pineapple from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At triple door upright stainless reach in freezer; raw comminuted beef stored over portioned bags of raw seafood. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw seafood. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cut raw steak (57F - Ambient Cooling 10:15am/57F 10:45am). Operator stated raw steak removed from walk-in cooler/cut 1 hour prior, large amounts prepped and portioned at room temperature, walk-in cooler door held open for long periods of time while stocking, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, advised Operator to facilitate faster cooling.

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732003

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen advised operator to clean and sanitize
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took gloves placed over/touched lips and blew air into gloves, put gloves on hands and proceeded to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade thank you bags used to store tortillas; operator removed tortillas from bags Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw ground beef portioned and plastic wrapped stored over raw whole beef tongue. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee removed soiled dishes from table carried to dish area and returned to handle clean plate of food to deliver to customers table without washing hands. Discussed with employee who than washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to flat top sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding)per operator product not portioned or prepared today and stored in unit overnight.see stop sale Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to flat top sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and stored in unit overnight. see stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaning solution stored over drink syrups. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-25-4:High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Throughout bar area on floor around coolers and cabinets.advised operator to remove clean and sanitize areas and that tracking powder is not permitted to be used in establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
  • 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. In reach in cooler at bar Rice milk drink without date mark per operator product made 2 days ago. Operator added date mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwashing area bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator added label Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10635238

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726263

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At Entrance of Walk-in Cooler ; one dead road In Kitchen-Under Handwashing sink ; one dead roach At triple sink; approximately two dead roaches At Glassdoor standing cooler; one dead roach Advised operator to remove and sanitize areas. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler beside stove; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was held overnight in cooler Per operator not prepared or portioned today Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler beside stove; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was held overnight in cooler Per operator not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In Kitchen; Bottle containing chemical stored beside bottles of oil In Dry storage; Bottle containing cleaning chemical stored with bottles of vinegar Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Advised operator who fixed to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At kitchen; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Advised operator who fixed to 100ppm Corrected On-Site 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. Emailed poster Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448995

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round small plastic container in seasoning container. Manager removed the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 foam containers of personal beverage without lid . Manager put lid on Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning mix not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448145

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46 in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55, beef 55, cheese 56, ground beef 55 in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .. beef 47, chicken soup 50, beef soup 50, ground beef 51 , cheese 51 being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Food not prep or portion today Taco beef 48°, taco chicken 47°, pulled pork 45°, cheese 48° , beans 47° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at the grill at kitchen, per manager food being held less than 4 hours , manager moved food and time marked on some food..... green salsa 43°, horchata 43° in front reach in cooler . Beef 43°, pork 43° , chicken 43° , cheese 43° in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347893

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...tortilla dough directly stored in thank you bags . Employee moved dough to container. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46° in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55°, beef 55°, cheese 56°, ground beef 55° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food portion or prep today red salsa 46° in front line reach in cooler ,chicken 55°, beef 55°, cheese 56°, ground beef 55° in flip top reach in cooler by the corner at grille , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. .. beef 47°, chicken soup 50°, beef soup 50°, ground beef 51° , cheese 51° being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint