El Tacazo in Florida City
Last inspected:
26 Sw 2 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034El Tacazo #3 in Florida City has accumulated 189 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection—65% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations, including failures in health reporting and hand washing compliance, have been recurring findings across multiple inspections. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least three inspections between 2023 and 2026. High-priority violations dominated recent inspections: the February 2026 complaint inspection identified five high-priority violations including employee health reporting and shell stock requirements, resulting in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action"; the October 2025 routine inspection documented two high-priority violations for employee health policy and shell stock requirements, also completed with no further action. A January 2025 complaint inspection resulted in a formal warning after three violations were found. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tacazo in Florida City: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Tacazo in Florida City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Tacazo in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tacazo in Florida City last inspected?
- El Tacazo #3 in Florida City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Tacazo in Florida City?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tacazo #3 in Florida City are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Tacazo in Florida City had?
- El Tacazo #3 in Florida City has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tacazo in Florida City find?
- El Tacazo #3 in Florida City was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tacazo in Florida City ever been shut down?
- No, El Tacazo #3 in Florida City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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