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LA DIOSA TAQUERIA MIAMI LAKES

7321 MIAMI LAKES DR · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33014

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331519
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350777
DBPR license2317208

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#6High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (93°F/90°F – Cooling) was cooked at 10 am as per operator, temperature checked at 1:15 pm. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed multiple syrup bottles inside ice located at the bar station" **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled dirty placed from customer table to dishwasher area than touched pitcher of water and server water to customer. Instructed operator regarding hand wash procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple syrup bottles inside ice located at the bar station" **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (93°F/90°F – Cooling) was cooked at 10 am as per operator, temperature checked at 1:15 pm. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (56°F – Cold Holding) located at the bar station for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken (93°F/90°F – Cooling) under ice but the container was covered with a plastic wrapped. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with a final rinsed of 140°F. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the bar station, operator replaced paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located at the bar station. Operator placed bottle of soap on hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. On hand wash sink next to three compartment. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.