TACO STAND & BISTRO 8
2063 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 305-528-0943
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
SEP 24
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bistro cook line, pull out cold unit drawers: raw fish (82F - Cold Holding); raw beef (72F - Cold Holding) Observed the unit shut off, food stored in the unit since 7/19. Operator discarded all products.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bistro cook line, pull out cold unit drawers: raw fish (82F - Cold Holding); raw beef (72F - Cold Holding); clams (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken leg quarters (81F - Cold Holding); raw pork (78F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (71F - Cold Holding) Observed the unit shut off, food stored in the unit since 7/19.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bistro cook line, pull out cold unit drawers: raw fish (82F - Cold Holding); raw beef (72F - Cold Holding) Observed the unit shut off, food stored in the unit since 7/19. Operator discarded all products.
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in front of the Taco Stand reach in cooler: can opener blade soiled. Operator placed inside the three compartment and cleaned during the inspection.
Objectionable odors in the bistro kitchen cookline. Observed raw fish and raw beef stored inside a unit with no power for two days.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach in cooler in the prep kitchen: mayo sauce mix, dated 9/20, 10/20. Cooked mushrooms, 11/13 Bistro walk in cooler: cooked beef, dated 1121/25
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep kitchen: can opener blade soiled located on a prep table in front of the walk in cooler.
Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three compartment sink: spray gun nozzle soiled
Walk in cooler in the prep kitchen shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Raw shelled eggs stored above salsa verde.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline: grilled shrimps (109F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (119-122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator discarded the food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cookline: hand washing sink blocked by cooking equipment.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the back cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee washing hands inside of prep sink, advised employee to wash hands in hand wash sink only. Inspector coached employee on handwashing procedures and the designated hand washing sinks.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside of prep sink, advised employee to wash hands in hand wash sink only. Inspector coached employee on handwashing procedures and the designated hand washing sinks. Observed employee wash hands properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ladder stored in front of hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Observed piece of raw beef and blood inside of hand wash sink near preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand washing sink, operator removed the container. Observed sanitizer buckets stored inside hand washing sink next to triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler and at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler and at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal item stored underneath hand wash sink next to containers of sugar and rice. Observed employee book bag and purse stored on top of ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of onions stored on the floor inside of walk in cooler.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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