Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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Q' ONDA TAQUERIA

10575 SW 109 CT · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3705897
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744380
DBPR license2334597

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 3, 2026 3:40 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
13 High Priority4 Intermediate22 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical39 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

39 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 13

#23High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored on shelf above reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee scoop ice and make drink for customer without first washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves then continue to prep customer order without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#26High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab spice bottle off of floor and continue to prepare customer order without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15+ live flies flying and landing inside container of tomatillo salsa on table near kitchen entrance. Observed 20+ live flies landing inside crate and on top of yellow onions near back door. Observed 20+ live flies landing inside crate and on top of red onions near back door. Observed 2 live flies flying and landing on clean knives on top of prep table near dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#28High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment unable to provide parasite destruction for raw fish used for ceviche. **Warning**

Warning
#29High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household raid at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#30High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork. All products removed from original packaging. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#31High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 30 live roaches crawling inside of reach in cooler where raw meats are stored and inside reach in cooler gaskets next to dish area. Observed 23 live roaches crawling inside of reach in cooler drawers under flat top grill on cook line. Observed 15+ live roaches crawling inside of reach in cooler across cook line where various sauces and shredded cheese is stored and inside reach in cooler gaskets. Observed one live roach inside of oven on cook line. Observed one live roach crawling on wall behind grill. Observed two live roaches crawling on floor underneath grill on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#32High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15+ live flies flying and landing inside container of tomatillo salsa on table near kitchen entrance. Observed 20+ live flies landing inside crate and on top of yellow onions near back door. Observed 20+ live flies landing inside crate and on top of red onions near back door. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#33High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (58F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#34High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of butane stored with spices on shelf above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#35High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At back door and mop sink room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#36Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on menu not properly identified as raw item. **Warning**

Warning
#37Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in freezer near dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#38Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for all employees at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#39Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink near drink cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 22

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle stored inside containers of sugar and salt under prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Near back door.

#6Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep area above standing reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on table where grill is stored on cook line. Observed 2 dead roaches behind white chest freezer on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches inside reach in cooler drawers under flat top grill on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches behind standing reach in coolers in prep area. Observed 1 dead roach behind table where onions are stored near back door. Observed 4 dead roaches inside of reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler grill drawers in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath table at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease buildup under cooking equipment at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of avocados stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in large white chest freezer near kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of large white chest freezer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside both reach in coolers across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled under prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.