ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
13729 SW 152 ST, Miami FL 33177
Last inspected Aug 20, 2024 · 4 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant has 25 seats but license is for 8 seat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked pork not
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed before noon. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed before noon. Stop sale was issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with tacos not date marked inside reach in cooler at the front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation..
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant has 25 seats but license is for 8 seat.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on a pipe above the grill.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label was not removed with previous date marked.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened drinks I use the reach in cooler at the front counter. Employee discarded them.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a license with 8 seats but establishment has 30 chairs and 10 tables inside and 6 chairs with 3 tables outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the pipe above the grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at the floor area not stored inverted.
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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 employee drinking water then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands.
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. Observed raw chicken above raw meats at the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom.
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 pork (50 F - Cold Holding) shredded beef (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front area. As per operator foods we're placed yesterday night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding) shredded beef (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front area. As per operator foods we're placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food at the reach in cooler at the front line not date marked. As per operator it was placed yesterday night.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking water while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a license with 8 seats but establishment has 30 chairs and 10 tables inside and 6 chairs with 3 tables outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor at the front area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the pipe above the grill.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils stored on the floor. Operator placed them at least 6 inches off the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at the floor area not stored inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table at the front. Operator removed it.
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