TACO AND CHELAS
7874 NW 52 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce inside reach in cooler by dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employed washing utensils in hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and rice pudding no date marked inside reach in cooler in dry storage. As per Operator both desserts were made last Tuesday August 13th, 2024. Operator date marked both containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken base container under prep table inside kitchen. **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a lentils plastic container stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F on reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks, and spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of dish washing machine. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.