Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO TACO

1720 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3437214
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726240
DBPR license2332178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at chlorine ppms 0.00. The triple sink is set up and chlorine is 100 ppms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over peppers in the upright cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test kit for the triple sink. The dish machines use chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the inside bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.

#4Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the outside bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.