EL TAQUITO
3410 MAIN HWY, Miami FL 33133
Last inspected Aug 20, 2024 · 5 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep table. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep table. Operator provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator mopped floor.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind fixed equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of plastic bottled water stored on floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling vent onto floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peeled cut onions stored in shopping bags located in sliding door reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
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 for Gladys C, Blanca A, as per operator both working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, prep unit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers by the front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut vegetables stored in the kitchen unit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex bathroom.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bottles of sodas stored in unisex bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo single serve forks not properly inverted,front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.