Inspection Report

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TACO BAJA REPUBLIC

9312 NW 3 AVE · MIAMI SHORES · Dade County · FL 33150

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 20, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1286926
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8675128
DBPR license2359239

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water.

#8High Priority27-27-4

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator can't provide water source.

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding) as per operator less than 30 minutes.

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 Rogelio Peralta, Manager certification expired on 10/26/2023.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside HWS. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#15Intermediate02C-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 pork not date marked. As operator over 24 hours.

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water handle at HWS.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed tortillas container stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic35B-10-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed door open all the time.

#6Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.