EL TARASCO
306 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33030 · 786-765-8652
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster via email.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days.
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.
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 reach in cooler across the three compartment sink. Ambient thermometer at 50 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinaded raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food has been prepared for more then 3 days.
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no water at three compartment sink. As per employee the water bouton was off. Employee turn on water.
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 reach in cooler across the three compartment sink. Ambient thermometer at 50 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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