Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TAQUIZA

7450 OCEAN TER · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33141

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351398
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370658
DBPR license2316610

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching dirty containers and then, engaged in food preparation.

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer at the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed 2 new employees without evidence of reporting agreement ( Cynthia and Christina ). Forms were printed for them to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the front bar hand sink.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling ( storage area )

#2Basic24-05-4

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

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water container near clean utensils .

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler located at the kitchen entrance.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.

#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on utility lines . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler located at the kitchen entrance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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
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.