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TAQUERIA LOS JALAPENOS

14264 SW 8 ST UNIT 31 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3639949
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10940911
DBPR license2331237

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of evaporated milk dented at storage area. Operator segregated. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded beef (52F – Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (62F – Cold Holding), cut chicken (51F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed shredded beef (52F – Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before. Observed shredded cheese (73F – Cold Holding) under grill at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and plastic container inside hand sink across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Discussed and provided to to manager via email. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 3 leches, flan and rice pudding not date marked inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator put date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 1 can of cheese sauce stored on floor across grill. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored inside ice at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine draining inside metal container on floor at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label on shelve under prep table. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.