COYO TACO
126 GIRALDA AVENUE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 954-803-5134
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef 46°F; chicken 46°F at front counter reach in cooler. According to the manager the food was moved from the walk in cooler approximately one hour ago.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in bottle at kitchen without label.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed back side of reach in cooler peeling off. At front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front counter.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Poultry in standing water. Manager placed item under running water.
Mar 31, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty containers inside handwashing sink. Operator removed containers and placed in 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a knife stored between 3compartment sink and wall. Operator removed knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer near cook line.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed tasks from soil equipment to clean item. No hand washing.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted at cook line.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed at dishwashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over prep area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Front counter and kitchen area.
Walk in cooler cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager print out the license.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager took knife to dishwashing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef 46°F; chicken 46°F at front counter reach in cooler. According to the manager the food was moved from the walk in cooler approximately one hour ago.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored at hand sink in the bar.
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. Management contacted HR for certificates. Food handler certificates sent via email.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment gaskets at cook line at front.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Manager removed the spatula and took it to the three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cel phone on prep table at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.