EL PRIMO RED TACOS

Name: EL PRIMO RED TACOS
Address: 5845 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143, US
Rating: 75

5845 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

License #2333145

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75 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

July 17, 2026 · 4 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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EL PRIMO RED TACOS in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 17, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 21 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 18 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 17, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored in hand sink. Employees removed during inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in kitchen with dust.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as scoop for salt.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in kitchen with dust.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 associates employed for less than 60 days with no proof of agreement form. Inspector provided new form for operator.
[12A-11-4] Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee exit restroom, enter kitchen and begin work by trying to put on gloves. Inspector coached employee that after restroom use, they must wash their hands when reentering the kitchen. Employee washed her hands.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored in hand sink. Employees removed during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table next to hand sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager on site. Observed manager Marcos, employed more than 60 days with no certificate.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with 0 chlorine ppm.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor next to cook line. Employees removed from floor and placed onto shelf.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to prep table.

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