Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TACO BOX

18721 BISCAYNE BLVD · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3420158
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8617492
DBPR license2334154

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate15 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 2

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored above various ready to eat foods located in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce stored at 65F – Cold Holding and located on prep table next to steam table. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour and sugar.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.

#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Located above liquor cooler.

#5Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water jug and chapstick being stored on prep shelf next to food.

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in bar area.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen equipment.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler and various cases of food stored on floor in dry storage area.

#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#11Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior and solid with accumulated food debris.

#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in bar area.

#15Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.