LA PLACITA TACO GRILL
7400 SW 57 AVE UNIT 4, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
License #2334238
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LA PLACITA TACO GRILL in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 2 critical, 9 major, 29 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in salt as scoop. Operator removed at time of inspection.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Employee placed on flat top.
- [38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above reach in cooler across freezer.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label; operator wrote name at time of inspection.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
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