Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL MERO TACO

15572 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3701189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13723022
DBPR license2330602

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing two vacuum breakers at mop sink.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding at handwashing sink in kitchen area.

#2Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed seating increased to 26 units. Informed operator must operate of original seating of 10 and to apply for seating increase. Provided increase seating form.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit door near bathrooms.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in front around food preparation area.

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from sanitizer unit from hose attached to plumbing.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.