Inspection Report

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LA MACHA TAQUERIA

9619 NW 41 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3739254
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13777756
DBPR license2330400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut raw beef (75F – Cold Holding) and shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator less than 1 hour. Products were moved to RIC for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine draining into HWS at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Pedro working for more than 60 days with no signed employee agreement. Agreement was provided by email. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter. Soaps was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed Pedro working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones over preparation table at prep area. Cell phones were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of fritolays on floor at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets and fan guards soiled and RIC gaskets soiled across grill at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.