Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA TABERNA DE IGNACIO

1800 W 68 ST #123 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33014

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3339452
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358711
DBPR license2321989

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03C-44-5

High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast with a cooking temperature of 158°F/160°F. Operator placed back on the grill. Recheck 178°F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed clams with not original tag in the container, stored inside walk in cooler.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands on preparation sink. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed clams with not original tag in the container, stored inside walk in cooler.

Stop Sale
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tortilla espanola, flan, inside walk in cooler was prepared from more than 24 hours with not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed ice bags on walk in cooler floor.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 80°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dishwasher machine soiled.

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher machine and three compartment sink area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.