ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
20095 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Miami FL 33189 · 305.971.0600
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at the walk in cooler.
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 walk in cooler is not working properly. All food inside was out of temperature.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (55 F - Cold Holding);corn (54 F - Cold Holding); bacon (56 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods have been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Also observed pork and chicken at 55° F. As per operator food was cooked today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (55 F - Cold Holding);corn (54 F - Cold Holding); bacon (56 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods have been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Also observed pork and chicken at 55° F. As per operator food was cooked today.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at the walk in cooler.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover inside the walk in cooler soiled with dust.
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 walk in cooler is not working properly. All food inside was out of temperature.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets torn.
Jan 12, 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
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout at the kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching the beans inside. The walk in cooler. Employee removed it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at the walk in cooler. Employee removed the old labels.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table. Employee removed it.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located near the mop sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 6, 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 ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken, cooked beef, and fries at reach in freezer, located near the exit door. During the inspection operator removed the items and placed them correctly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks and failed to wash hands prior to changing to new gloves.
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 employee touched the garbage can continued to brag a clean cutting board without washing her hands prior.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee serving tortilla chips in a cardboard container with bare hands, instructed employee to discard food item, employee discarded food on site.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in freezer at storage area observed raw chicken over cooked beef.
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. In the upright reach in freezer at storage area observed raw chicken over raw beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee serving tortilla chips in a cardboard container with bare hands, instructed employee to discard food item, employee discarded food on site.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees stated that they were washing their hands in the three compartment sink, while the plumbers were working on the hand wash sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot or cold running water in the hand wash sink located at front counter.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a raw onion bag, containers with cooked beef, raw beef, stored in the walk in cooler floor.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed hand sink at front counter in disrepair not hot or cold running water, also observed plumber working on hans wash sink located at cook line, during the inspection hand wash sink was installed with hot and cold running water.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler observed pico de gallo in a container not covered.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the cook line area.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the preparation table by the three compartment sink.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the cook line area.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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