AUTENTICA TAQUERIA
9947 SW 142 AVE, Miami FL 33186 · 786.359.4481
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed corn (119F - Reheating); refried beans (122F - Reheating) I side steam table, as per operator for less than two hours. Operator placed on stove for proper reheat. Retest corn (169F - Reheating); refried beans (166F - Reheating)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon manual press stored inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Mechanic arrived during inspection, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and sugar container at prep area. Operator removed the bowls.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container with tamarindo juice prepared 09/19/2025. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove according to cook prepared 3 hours ago cooked chicken (90F - Hot Holding) Operator put cooked chicken on stove to reheat. Second temperature 20 minutes after cooked chicken (188F - Reheating )
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen dusty ceiling.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked shredded Cornish hens thawing on standing water. Top of prep table at kitchen.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lettuce stored inside hand sink in kitchen area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of cheese in reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining inside of reach in freezer
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean salsa bowls stored under paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with crack next to steam table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on prep table ext to steam table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of blender in kitchen area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf in dish area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted on shelf in kitchen
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bucket of roasted peppers and tomatoes stored uncovered next to hand sink in kitchen area exposed to splash.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to steam table
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at rear stand reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over containers of avocado and pineapples.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at shelf under cook line, raw beef thawing at room temperature.
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sour cream located in the standing reach in cooler.
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.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed for the guacamole stored by the hand wash sink,kitchen.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the standing reach in freezer #2.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the womens bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic bowl used to dispense sauce,prep unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature at 121F, operator adjusted temperature on flat top grill to maintain 170F
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.