Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP

8845 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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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 number3395603
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8514755
DBPR license2326224

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (67F – Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the prior day. Operator discarded beans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (67F – Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the prior day. Operator discarded beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made a new sanitizer solution, sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board, located at cooking line.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee provided a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves with clean aluminum food containers on top, located at three compartments sink.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with hole, located near the restroom.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 boxe of paper towels stored on the floor at dining room. Operator removed it, **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at prep area behind the kitchen.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.