El Taquito Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
25
Score
El Taquito Mexican Restaurant, located at 13911 Sw 42Nd St #111 & 112 in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 31, 2026, with a score of 25. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and fifteen minor violations. Previous inspections for this establishment have also predominantly been high-risk.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
25
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
39
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black slime substance on catchall inside ice machine in the back area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both female and male bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several in the dry storage area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at kitchen and warewash area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for clean metal food pans stored above 3CS. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case aluminum cans of sprite stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 89°F. Operator changed water and utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed for clean metal food pans stored above 3CS. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed for screen exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-60-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed missing chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 L. Bilar, Aramis Gonzalez who are working in the kitchen. Per operator they have been working for the establishment for 2 months. Cl Maya has been working for 6 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves housing pots, pans and plates across from 3CS. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per operator, waitress will ask consumer how they like their steak to be cooked and offered at any temperature. No consumer advisory found in establishment. Provided to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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