MIAMI TACO
20 W LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
5 inspections trending up, 46 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in book with training materials. At least 6 live roaches on top of white reach in by door to mobile truck.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - chest freezer - shredded cheese (55F); blue cheese (65F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Observed lid propped open. Operator stated unit was unplugged when food was placed in unit. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Satellite walk in cooler - milk - per operator opened 4 days ago. Operator date marked.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Canned beans - prepared 4 days ago. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by Triple sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer by flip top cooler
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in book with training materials. At least 6 live roaches on top of white reach in by door to mobile truck.
Dead roaches on premises. At least 6 dead roaches on top of reach in by door and by chest freezer next to prep area flip top.
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in book with training materials. At least 6 live roaches on top of white reach in by door to mobile truck.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top cutting board.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. 2 employees present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. At least 6 dead roaches on top of reach in by door and by chest freezer next to prep area flip top.
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