Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO AND CHELAS

7874 NW 52 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3405990
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552124
DBPR license2328246

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef over RTE ground beef at reach in cooler near the dishwasher.

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate16-37-1

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

#17Intermediate02C-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 cooked shredded beef not labeled at reach in cooler located by dishwasher area.

Basic 14

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles above 3 compartment sink in disrepair.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen area.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table by entrance of kitchen.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket torn at reach in cooler across from dishwasher.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Sugar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located right next to the reach in freezer at dry storage area.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer throughout the establishment. Observed shelves at dry storage area soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.

#12Basic42-01-4

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

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at bar area not stored on sanitizing solution.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Sugar not labeled stored next to reach in freezer at dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.