SR DE LOS TACOS BLUE LAGOON
5761 NW 7TH ST, Miami FL 33126 · 786-608-6863
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license..
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing, serving, selling food waters which can range from the to customers with an expired license. During the routine inspection operator paid the seating license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on the floor underneath preparation table, located at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen.
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No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, located at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, located at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in rice containers.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of corn stored on the floor in walk in freezer. During the inspection employee removed it and placed it in the freezer shelves.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork loin thawed at room temperature at preparation kitchen.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 108 oz Bush's Black Beans with dent at lip. Observed 1 111 oz can of Bush's pinto beans with dent.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled magnet where knives are held.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lid and sponge stored inside sink at kitchen area. Items were removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof for Daniella.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in sugar container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secure.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside reach in cooler under chip warmer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler at front counter underneath chip warmer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork in three compartment sink thawing ambiently operator turned cold water on,
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not hung to dry.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of salsa verde 6.12 lbs badly dented, brand Embasa.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over sauces.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling), cooked on 7/25; cooked white rice (46F- Cooling), cooked on 7/28 in walk in cooler. As per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler since day of preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling), cooked on 7/25; cooked white rice (46F- Cooling), cooked on 7/28 in walk in cooler. As per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler since day of preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Birria Broth (100F - Hot Holding). As per operator broth was on line with no direct heat for an hour. Coached operator on proper holding methods, operator reheated and kept on burner. Final temp 165
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for sanitizer solution.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line entrance.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed buckets on top of ice machine on inverted. Chef inverted them.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed empty bowls stored under soap dispenser at hand wash sink at kitchen cook line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup of water on prep table where cook was rolling tortillas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of soda bottles in kitchen area. Observed ice. Ream that isn't sold in reach in freezer on cook line next to grill. Observed employee yogurt under neath soda machine at reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line cooking and plating food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet trays not inverted and wet nesting. No properly dried.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain near three compartment sink heavily soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter above cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle not inverted laying in ice. Chef properly laid it upright.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of pork in three compartment sink in standing water, no running water present. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods, provided handout.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bowls of salsa on top of table next to hand wash sink at cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled in walk in.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop resting in mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table with cook.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license..
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the right side.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing in ware wash area. Strainer and cloth stored in sink. Employee removed strainer and cloth from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee had to open dispenser to get paper towels out.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 employee personal cups stored on side of oven.
Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Stored food not covered. Cookies on a tray stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Unable to read boxes with out a flash light, lighting very dim in walk in freezer,
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored on oven handle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chips stored in bins on front line not labeled.
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.