Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAQUERIA LOS NOPALES

1800 SW 27 AVE STE 101 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322925
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342178
DBPR license2336473

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prep area, reach in cooler: cut tortillas stored inside Thank you carry out bags.

#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with the operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Prep area, stand-up reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above whole pineapples, cilantro, and whole peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep area, hand washing sink covered with a cutting board and front counter, utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided during the inspection.

#12Intermediate27-09-4

Intermediate – No running water at hand sink prep area. Operator turned on the valves , water leaked.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prep area, stand- up reach in cooler: tamales not date marked, as per operator, prepared 3 days ago. Operator placed the date on the pan during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Chest reach-in freezer at the front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues.

#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in front of the cook line, knives stored between the flip-top reach in cooler and the steam table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at the cookline soiled.

#4Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash mop sink.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Prep area, stand-up reach in cooler: pans with cooked rice and tamales not covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipes underneath the three compartment sink. Observed two bus tubs on the floor underneath to catch the water. Prep area: hand wash sink not working due to pipe leak.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 50 · Current license displayed
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.