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TAQUERIA LA YAQUESITA

7380 WILES RD, Coral Springs FL 33067

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626027
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains upon use of sole handwashing sink right of triple sink. Drain is located directly in front of cook line and cannot be isolated from food prep areas.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025083680Nov 18, 2025Jan 5, 2026$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in true refrigerator.
High priority/08A-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true refrigerator gaskets in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked beans stored in refrigerator.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. No running water applied.
Basic/06-01-5
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Nov 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains upon use of sole handwashing sink right of triple sink. Drain is located directly in front of cook line and cannot be isolated from food prep areas.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans prepared on site not date marked in reach in cooler. Per operator item was prepared approximately 48 hours ago. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Non commercially packaged chicken stored over non commercially packaged beef in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-17-6
Spray bottle containing cleaning solution not labeled at triple sink areas. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Form emailed
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A buildup of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.