TACO STAND
1211 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 702-321-6579
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
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JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016050351 | Oct 24, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (125F - Hot Holding); on top of pans in the steam table in the back room. As per the person in charge the rice was put there approximately one hour ago. The person in charge put the pens of rice in a double boiler on the grill to reheat it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several containers blocking access to the hand sink at the kitchen entrance. The items were moved.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed several plastic utensils in the dining room not inverted. The person in charge had them inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The person in charge inverted the mop.
Jan 22, 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
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook ring up an order on the POS system and then and touched tortillas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the main cutting board soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparations reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the mop sink.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. Observed the mop sink soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (110F - Hot Holding); as per the cook it was cooked approximately 2 hours ago. The cook accidentally unplugged the rice cooker while cleaning she plugged it back in.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email.
Food manager certification expired. 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. Observed at the cook line.
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 food handlers working for more than 60 days Erik and Mary.
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. Form provided via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plastic containers not inverted in the mop room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven. The cook removed it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. Observed the mop sink soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour by the walk-in cooler.
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.