SANTISIMO TACO
1025 S MIAMI AVE CU2, Miami FL 33130 · 786-216-8249
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans at 68F dated 04/05/26.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans at 68F dated 04/05/26. Beans did not cool down properly to 41°F within six hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans at 68F dated 04/05/26.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing one vacuum breaker at the splitter of mop sink. Operator was able to connect a breaker before inspection was completed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the rice inside the dry storage bin.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for both handwashing sinks.
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter, to the right of the three compartment sink, without vacuum breaker.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter, to the right of the three compartment sink, without vacuum breaker.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing the minimum concentration of quaternary solution at 3CS. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed owner managing a team of four employees without a manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luz, Bruno, and Feliciano working for more than 60 days with no food handling training.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots, pans, and cooking containers not inverted above and across three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed behind register.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator put away bottles of water in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in walk-in cooler, reach-in cooler across from cook line, and freezer across from cook line.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.