Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TAQUERIA LAS TARASCAS

28590 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1336468
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13728010
DBPR license2360922

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee began reheating food to serve to customers without first washing hands.

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to engage in food preparation without washing hands.

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Coach manager.

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large red cooler stored in front of the handwash sink. Coach manager. Manager removed cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mini red cooler stored inside of the handwash sink. Manager removed cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at shelves near reach in cooler. Manager fixes items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Coach manager.

#3Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed under the handwash sink.

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under the handwash sink. Observed water leaking from pipe under handwash.

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed grey wiping cloths in the kitchen. Manager stored wet wiping cloths inside of sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). manager reset Sanitizer Bucket final reading (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.