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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 dateFebruary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3408244
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8615995
DBPR license2331237

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed shredded cheese (55F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at preparation station employee stated was out for an order for less than 30 minutes. Retest shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Also observed shredded coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding) inside beverage reach in cooler.* **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty over front counter **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed ceiling vents dusty over front counter. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of food across cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Also reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Also reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utility sink in front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utility sink in front counter. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

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

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.