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BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

3419 MAIN HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405668
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8550915
DBPR license2337326

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in unclean water at 79° F. Next to grill. Operator started to change the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over raw shred and raw fish at drawers reach in cooler. Operator was coached with the correct order to store raw products . **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mexican rice (69-62 F – Hot Holding) at preparation table preparation area. As per operator since 9:00 am, six hours ago. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47 F – Cold Holding); guacamole (54 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for the rust of the lunch time. Operator sent the products to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (112 F – Hot Holding); cooked coconut shrimp (99 F – Hot Holding) at the top of steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. And Mexican rice (69-62 F – Hot Holding) at preparation table preparation area. As per operator since 9:00 am, six hours ago. Operator sent the products to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee discarded the water of the utensils in the hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No Chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed six employees on the establishment no food manager certificate on duty. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Andrea hired six months ago, Josmaira hired four months ago, and Gabriela hired five months ago no proof of employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink bar area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans and containers stored on floor next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container with potatoes stored on floor next to the shelf at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cheese at drawers reach in cooler. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service of aluminum no stored inverted at shelves next to chips station. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) under preparation table. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.