THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP
800 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per chef for less than 4 hours prior.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (49F – Cold Holding); pork (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F – Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef for more than 4 hours prior.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (49F – Cold Holding); pork (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F – Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef for more than 4 hours prior.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (84F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per chef for less than 4 hours.
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with no plans review submitted to Tallahassee. **Repeat Violation**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for oysters, provided to manager and posted at dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed by dishwasher shelf. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair out of temperature.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:19 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.