Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TACO SHOP

831 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3320742
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339992
DBPR license2327122

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority22-39-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle with chlorine sanitizer at over 200 ppm Manager diluted with water and final reading at 100ppm

#15High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sugar in nonfood-grade bags.

#16High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) in prep area. Manager put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chloride spray bottle not labeled at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle used to scoop sugar. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in cook line without hair restraint.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior rusted of white chest freezer at kitchen. Also rusted shelves under prep table.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel used under cutting board in preparation station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer in storage area.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler interior soiled at storage area.

#10Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self-closing device missing in both bathroom doors.

#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on hand wash sink leaking next to stove.

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation that kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.