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TACOS EL WUERO

174 NW 79 ST, Miami FL 33150

Last inspected Feb 7, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2361088
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024 Operator tried to pay license during inspection, was unable to process during inspection, waiting for confirmation 02-07-2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024 Operator tried to pay license during inspection, was unable to process during inspection, waiting for confirmation 02-07-2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table, operator cleaned properly during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean blender inside handwashing sink. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection. Coached operator handwashing sink to be use only to wash hands.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go container being use to dispense tomato sauce, operator removed and replaced container with scoop w handle.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned properly during inspection.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed box of corn on the cob being stored on the floor under preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomato on top cut lettuce. Operator discarded product during inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed wrong thermometer on premises. Provided with information of where to purchase correct one
Intermediate/05-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign was incorrect, provided operator with proper hand out.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.