TAQUERIA LOS JALAPENOS
14264 SW 8 ST UNIT 31 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (59F – Cooling); cooked beef (60F – Cooling) stored inside reach in cooler next to the coffee machine. As per operator was made the previous day. **Warning**
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed flan, tres leches and rice pudding not prepared on site. No invoice was provided. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce and pozole at preparation reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed flan, tres leches and rice pudding not prepared on site. No invoice was provided. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (59F – Cooling); cooked beef (60F – Cooling) stored inside reach in cooler next to the coffee machine. As per operator was made the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (69F – Cold Holding) on preparation station on reach in cooler. Also observed shredded coleslaw (70F – Cold Holding) stored on preparation table at front counter. Employee placed the cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (123F – Hot Holding) on flat grill. Manager turn on grill for reheating. Also observed boiled corn (110F – Hot Holding) on stove next to flat grill. Manager turn on stove for reheating. **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside sugar bag. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty over front counter **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop on top of ice machine. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of food across cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Also reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at cook line. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utility sink in front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum trays not inverted stored on shelve over 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed citric acid stored not covered under preparation table at front counter. Manager covered the item. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine draining on metal containers on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed citric acid inside a plastic container not properly labeled. Stored on shelve under preparation table at front counter. Manager properly labeled product. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.