TAP 42
3252 NE 1ST AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 4077305571
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature Dish machine used in establishment, 124F highest temp it went to.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple bar coolers.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature Dish machine used in establishment, 124F highest temp it went to.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer across cook line. Operator took to be cleaned at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. Operator removed splitter at time of inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish shelves.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple bar coolers.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 300+ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop with no handle in the cut lettuce. Operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employee with long beards in the cookline with no beard guard. Employees put on.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoons in standing water. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer fan covers with accumulated dust.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over pork inside walk in cooler. Chef stored foods properly according to to minimum cooking temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can ope blade soiled. Employee Cleaned at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Frozen Mahi Mahi inside walk in cooler thawing with ROP intact, employee open fish bags, for proper thawing
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between reach in coolers at kitchen. Chef stored knife properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs inside salad at cooking line. Chef removed and stored properly.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area straws not individually wrapped. Employee stored all straws out of customer reach.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on shelves over dry food. Employee removed the back pack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind equipment at prep area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at prep area. Employee placed bucket at six inches from floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at prep area. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then handled clean containers at dish machine area with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheeses in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a few boxes of gloves stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on prep counter top at drink station in kitchen. Operator removed drink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink prep sink. Operator replaced towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vegetables thawing in sink no running water. Operator turned water on.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice in prep area. Operator made label.
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.