ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
8845 SW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33176 · 305.412.7250
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over pastor sauce inside reach in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer cover soiled in back prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in freezer in back prep area, not in use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled on dry storage rack. Operator labeled container.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored directly inside non food grade bag at steam table. Operator placed rice inside food grade bag.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Operator removed splitter.
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 cooked beef and cooked pork not properly date marked when removed from freezer inside reach in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in freezer in back area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen and prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles cracked in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover dusty inside standing reach in cooler in back area.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored inside thank you bag at steam table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over soup inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in prep area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, operator provided paper towels.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on some employee training certificates.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled in back prep area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen/prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator handout.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in freezer raw beef stored over hashbrowns. Operator changed order. Observed raw bacon stored over sour cream. Operator removed bacon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint stored on shelf with rice flour. Manager removed food to secure shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed knife from hand sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector sent form to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled above flat top
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen area with rust.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the prior day. Operator discarded beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the prior day. Operator discarded beans.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made a new sanitizer solution, sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board, located at cooking line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee provided a new paper towel roll.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves with clean aluminum food containers on top, located at three compartments sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with hole, located near the restroom.
Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 boxe of paper towels stored on the floor at dining room. Operator removed it,
Standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at prep area behind the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces throughout establishment.
Oct 4, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice inside nonfood-grade bag on steam table located at front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked pork inside standing cooler. Employee removed it and placed it correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At time of inspection food employee touching soiled utensils and then grabbing cheese without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed and coached proper hand washing with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler:; cut lettuce (52F - Cold holding ); pico de gallo (58F - Cold holding ); taco beef (58F - Cold holding ); cheese (48F - Cold holding ) cooked beef (53F - Cold holding ); chicken (50F - Cold holding ); cooked pork (47F - Cold holding ); cooked beef (48F - Cold holding). Employee placed ice bags inside flip top cooler and reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm). Employee prepared a new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside rice bag located under prep table at back kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container stored near three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container stored on top of shelf near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled slicer blade located at back kitchen. Observed soiled fan guard located at back kitchen on top of shelf near standing cooler. Observed soiled reach in cooler fan guard located at back kitchen. Observed soiled reach in cooler handle. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter. Observed soiled hood system.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at back kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauce inside standing cooler located at back kitchen.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container lid melted. Discussed with person in charge.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Woman's restroom has hole in wall next to toilet. Person in charge has work order scheduled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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.