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107 TASTE

1190 SW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33130 · 786.683.5367

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats61
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336965
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Tray of shell eggs on counter by cook-line at 70°. Placed at 11 am. Moved by manager to cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves inside the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 6, 2026 · Observed rust build up on shelves inside the walk in cooler. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 6, 2026 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Time Extended
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time labels for rice and chicken. Per operator, placed out of temperature just before noon, establishment opens at noon.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unaware how to calibrate a probe thermometer. Coached on the spot.
Intermediate/53A-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male cooks unaware of the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. This was explained to them on the spot.
Intermediate/53B-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dish racks for dishwasher with a build up of black substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves inside the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop for cooked chicken inside the reach in cooler across of cook line.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken for juncture of wall to handwashing sink next to 3CS.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for brown cutting board at 3CS.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine concentrations 0ppm for both test.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair the floor door frame panel for walk in freezer. Observed broken door gasket of reach in cooler closer to 3CS across of stove.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up the floor of the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for walk in cooler and freezer. Also observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers across of stove.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. Observed for rice scooper near hand wash sink.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three wet wiping cloths, one stored on prep counter and two on prep cutting board in the kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label identifying flour and corn starch inside bins at the dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan missing license number, operator corrected.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled by dishwasher.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line with double pan, as per operator for approximately 2 hours prior. Advised operator on correct procedures.
High priority/03A-02-5
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 11-22 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside dice pork containers at reach in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil and bag of onions on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dishwasher.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers at cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA: Zhenyu Yang, no training or expiration date. As per operator, all employees trained the same day. Operator filled in the dates.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitche, by the hand washing sink: spray bottle with alcohol not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the main entrance to the kitchen near by the front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handles soiled dishes then did not wash hands. Manager intervened.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Tray of shell eggs on counter by cook-line at 70°. Placed at 11 am. Moved by manager to cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by Single Service straws and Single Service to go containers. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Multiple.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls used as scoops in foods.
Basic/14-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.