Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TACOCRAFT TAQUERIA AND TEQUILA BAR

5829 SW 73 ST STE 8 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3156351
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7765100
DBPR license2335158

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 9, 2021 4:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 10, 2021 8:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the new added bar area. Some of the flies landed on the plate with sugar and chili powder. Also approximately 5 flies in the drink station area where servers picking up foods from the kitchen.

#14High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed flies landed on the open container on the plate with sugar and spices.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53°F – Cold Holding); cheese (56°F – Cold Holding); pico de Gallo (53°F – Cold Holding); raw fish (53°F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler by the kitchen. The operator mentioned they prepared all items at 14:00. They moved all items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food trays and dirty towels stored inside the hand wash sink by the server station area. Advised, the manager removed the trays. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refilled water at the kitchen hand wash sink.

#18Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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. Observed the establishment added a new bar area without submitting a plan.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle using with flour. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by the dish washer area.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-14-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. observed drinks stored in the ice bin the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the dish washer area.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed tortilla chips stored on the floor at the drink station. The operator removed the chips. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above chest freezer and trays shelf.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled with dust inside the walk in cooler.

#10Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the front door was left open with flies inside the establishment.

#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor by the drink station and kitchen area.

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.