BETTER TACO
1007 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130 · 305-778-2815
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside nonfood graded bag inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster. cooked beef (82F - Cooling) as per operator about an hour ago.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of approved employee training provided for the employee Yusimi.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil bucket stored on the floor next to cooking line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer. Operator cleaned onsite.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef with no date marking inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloths on top of prep table.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided to operator via email.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside thank you bag at reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (62F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table, as per employee for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised employee on correct procedures.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jar inside handwashing sink, employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Marlen person in charge no proof of manager certification and no other certification available at the time of the inspection.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed 2 employees working at the time of the inspection with no health reporting agreement signed or employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef and chicken inside reach in cooler no date marked, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Stored food not covered. Observed crispy corn tortillas inside reach in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducts ROP of cooked beef, cooked chicken, raw chicken and raw beef not removed from packaged within 48 hours.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fried eggs offered on menu not fully cooked not identified.
No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator via email.
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.