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EL MERO TACO

15572 SW 72 ST, MIAMI, Miami-Dade County. DBPR licence 2330602. 18 inspection visits from 2024-01-12 to 2026-07-14.

Passed, no follow-up neededLast visit, 2026-07-14: licensing inspection, 1 high-priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic violations
4 of 5routine inspections with more high-priority violations than the Miami-Dade County average that year (1 had none)
2emergency closures recommended at an inspection since July 2023 (latest 2026-04-28)
1inspections prompted by a complaint

Emergency closures

From DBPR's weekly closure extracts, which cover 2025-12-29 to 2026-11-06 only. Reasons are DBPR's own wording.
ClosedRe-openedReason (DBPR)
2026-04-282026-04-30Roach activity

Every inspection visit

Newest first. Violations: high-priority / intermediate / basic. County average = high-priority violations at a first routine visit, Miami-Dade County, same fiscal year. Codes and descriptions are DBPR's; the inspector's written notes are on DBPR's site only.
DateVisitResultHighInter.BasicCounty avgWhat was cited
2026-07-14 Licensing inspection Passed, no follow-up needed
DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
105
4 areas
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained (x2)
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2026-04-30 Follow-up visit Closure follow-up: more time given
DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
4721
14 areas
  • 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2)
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2)
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x4)
  • 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x2)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x5)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2)
  • 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x4)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 50 Current license properly displayed (x2)
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation (x3)
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2026-04-28 Routine inspection Emergency closure recommended
DBPR: Emergency order recommended
6725 1.13
17 areas
  • 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2)
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2)
  • 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x4)
  • 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x2)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x6)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2)
  • 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x4)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 42 Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • 50 Current license properly displayed (x2)
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation (x3)
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2026-01-21 Follow-up visit Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine
DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
1310
10 areas
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2026-01-15 Follow-up visit More time given
DBPR: Call Back - Extension given, pending
1310
10 areas
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2025-11-08 Follow-up visit More time given
DBPR: Call Back - Extension given, pending
1313
12 areas
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2025-11-07 Follow-up visit Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine
DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
2313
12 areas
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2025-11-06 Routine inspection Warning: inspector to return
DBPR: Warning Issued
2415 1.13
13 areas
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x3)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2)
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 42 Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2025-04-30 Routine inspection Passed, no follow-up needed
DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2310 0.86
12 areas
  • 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • 03 Food Out of Temperature
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2)
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2)
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • 42 Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
2025-04-30 Follow-up visit Corrected at follow-up
DBPR: Call Back - Complied
107
5 areas
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 50 Current license properly displayed (x2)
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation (x2)
2024-11-21 Follow-up visit More time given
DBPR: Call Back - Extension given, pending
107
5 areas
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 50 Current license properly displayed (x2)
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation (x2)
2024-11-20 Routine inspection Warning: inspector to return
DBPR: Warning Issued
41022 0.86
19 areas
  • 01 Approved source
  • 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2)
  • 03 Food Out of Temperature
  • 08 Food protection, cross-contamination
  • 11 Personnel with infections restricted (x2)
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x5)
  • 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
  • 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x3)
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x3)
  • 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • 50 Current license properly displayed (x2)
  • 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation (x4)
  • 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification (x2)
2024-04-29 Routine inspection Passed, no follow-up needed
DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
033 1.07
6 areas
  • 03 Food Out of Temperature
  • 06 Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2)
  • 45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
2024-01-17 Complaint follow-up Allowed to reopen
DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Complied
000
2024-01-16 Complaint follow-up Not yet allowed to reopen
DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
203
5 areas
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
2024-01-14 Complaint follow-up Not yet allowed to reopen
DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
205
6 areas
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
2024-01-13 Complaint follow-up Not yet allowed to reopen
DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
205
6 areas
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • 50 Current license properly displayed
2024-01-12 Complaint inspection Emergency closure recommended
DBPR: Emergency order recommended
237
9 areas
  • 11 Personnel with infections restricted
  • 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2)
  • 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2)
  • 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2)
  • 50 Current license properly displayed

A routine inspection is one visit on one day. Inspectors in different counties record violations differently, so compare a count with its county average, not with a restaurant in another county. Nothing on this page is a rating. Source: DBPR inspection files, data as of 2026-11-09; DBPR's own record for this licence is the official one.