TACITAS CAFE INC
3800 SHIPPING AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33146
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw bacon over cooked meat. Operator swapped order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table rice (122f Hot Holding). Operator reheated rice. Second temp after 40 minutes was 165. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer with inspector. Inspector went over process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish rack and dry food rack in kitchen.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards stored on top of hand sink at sandwich prep. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to sandwich prep. Operator brought paper towels over to inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for certificates on records.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at coffee counter, single service items.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep cooler in kitchen area.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in back kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.