ALLEGRO MA NON TROPPO/ SOCAL TACO COMPANY
1000 SOUTH MIAMI AVENUE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid on 3-24-2025 Confirmation 246057675
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026028956 | Mar 10, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees, personal bags around food preparation tables.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile kitchen food preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy food debris on top of kitchen shelves.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cream sauce, being thawed in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at preparation area. Soap was provided.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed RIC at cook line with an internal temperature of 62F. Any TCS products were moved to a working unit for rapid cooling.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC at cook line being hold up with cinder blocks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at HWS at coffee station is in disrepair.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked short ribs stored under raw sirloin at WIC. Product was moved..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) at RIC at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Product was moved to working unit for rapid cooling.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum concentration of quaternary. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metals lids inside HWS at preparation area. Lids were removed...
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at ware washing area. Paper was provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at preparation area. Soap was provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf next to ware washing area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed RIC at cook line with an internal temperature of 62F. Any TCS products were moved to a working unit for rapid cooling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at kitchen preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC at cook line being hold up with cinder blocks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in WIF.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at HWS at coffee station is in disrepair.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid on 3-24-2025 Confirmation 246057675
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 K Raw.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- at expo- Paella (12:00-4:00). Provided establishment with written form to hold Paella on time.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Multiple cloths used under spices at expo and bottles, spices and utensils on cook line. Cloth used over bin of chicken in reach in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.multiple cloths sitting on food contact surfaces in kitchen on cook line at cutting board, prep table and salad station. Cloths esp were removed from food contact surfaces.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed raw tuna thawing in commercially processed ROP bag. Chef removed fish from bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area next to pizza oven. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood and hood filters soiled in Kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
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.