TAQUERIAYPUPUSERIA 2
445 NW 12 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33128
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01A-03-4High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed at front counter butter cake and pineapple cake used for sale, as per manager were baked from home. Advised manager they cannot be used for consumer consumption and to discard. **Warning**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, shredded cheese stored in same container as cooked chicken. Employee removed shredded cheese and placed on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near trash can at entrance of ware washing area. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee machine milk (101F – Hot Holding) manager advices for less than 20 minutes. Manager reheated milk to 172F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available in bathroom and hand wash sink in prep area , where employees wash hands. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 establishment had no employee illness reporting agreement form. Provided forms to manager with forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar stored at back of kitchen, a bowl with no handle used as scoop. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and grease throughout restaurant **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in ware-wash area, mixing bowls stored on top shelf not inverted. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter prep area a used bottle of water stored on cutting board. Employee discarded bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water located under register at frontier stored on floor. Manger removed bottles of water and stored above 6 inches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container, scoop handle not stored upright in the flour. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
25-09-4Basic – Observed at front counter single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Manager placed utensils behind counter to provide to customers.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Observed at front preparation area, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves throughout restaurant with an accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in ware washing area, utensils stored in upright position. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored container of sugar located next to coffee machine uncovered. Manager cover the container with lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed in sanitizing bucket, operator mixed sanitizer solution with detergent soap. Operator removed and prepared a new solution, chlorine 50ppm. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:05 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.