BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA
1220 16TH ST, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305) 393-5087
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); As per the chef it was put in line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the items to the freezer for a quick chill.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish machine at the bar on the left sanitizer is at Chlorine 0.00ppms. And the one on the right. The manager set up the triple sink and called for service.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over cheese at the cook line. The manager moved the chicken to another drawer.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machines use chlorine and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the walk in cooler.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk in cooler under the shelving.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard and shelving soiled.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook enter the kitchen from the ordering room area and put in gloves no hand washing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the shelving in the both walk in coolers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the drink and vegetable cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards and shelving soiled.
Walk-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both coolers.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled dirty equipment and continued to prepare food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish, breaded raw fish, and chicken over jalapeños in a reach in cooler. The manager moved the proteins to the bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) at the cook line drawer cooler. As per the manager the food was put on line approximately 3 hours ago. The manager had the food moved to a freezer for a quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a fan blocking the hand washing sink. The manager moved the fan.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the front section of the establishment has removed all the equipment and are remodling that section. As per the manager all of the equipment is being replaced and installed in the same location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee belongings in the sink. The cook removed the items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned during the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the drawer reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the produce walk in cooler fan guards, shelving, and gasket soiled. Observed the drawer reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Feb 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 the bar dish machines and kitchen chlorine sanitizer levels at 0.00 ppm. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 200 ppms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 the bar dish machines and kitchen chlorine sanitizer levels at 0.00 ppm. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 200 ppms.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drinking at the preparation area finished and continued to work without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cheese at the cook line drawer reach in cooler. The manager had the chicken put in the bottom drawer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking at the preparation area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at cook drink water and then put his gloves back on without washing his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding)at the cook line. As per the manager the items have been on line approximately three hours. The manager had those pans put in ice to cool the food down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles at the bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand sink upstairs full of flags. The manager removed the flags.
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 the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour upstairs and in a container of cheese on the cook line. The cook and manager removed the bowls.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the cook fpdrinking at the cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan on the wall guard soiled.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine and the poms was 0.00. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 300ppms.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the sink in the ware washing/ prep room. The cook moved it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand sink at the bar. The manager removed it.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Observed on top of ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed on top of the ice machines.
Leaking water in the walk-in-cooler. Observed water leaking from the condenser in the walk-in cooler dripping on whole tomatoes and onions.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. The manager set up the triple sink to sanitize.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over impossible patties in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over sauces in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); As per the chef it was put in line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the items to the freezer for a quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed upstairs by the walk-in cooler and freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler across from the walk-in cooler gaskets tirn.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several plastic containers in the walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler across from the walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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