LOS TACOS DEL CHEF PANCHO
4661 NW 199 ST, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
License #2314672
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LOS TACOS DEL CHEF PANCHO in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.9 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 February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 2 critical, 8 major, 14 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided at the time of the inspection.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex with no label.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yaime, Melani.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on preparation table. Operator removed it.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken in metal container in hand sink, operator removed it.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel was provided at the time of the inspection.
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