TACO TACO
1720 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-674-1160
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ 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--2018009840 | Feb 20, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar..
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar. The manager brought towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar. The chef brought soap.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. The manager brought soap..
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the center bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the prep reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance. The cook took it away.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the second reach in cooler..
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touched dirty dishes dirty plates and then clean plates with the same gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic cup in the sink at the outside bar.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar and coffee station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the coffee station.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. The manager inverted the buckets.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at chlorine ppms 0.00. The triple sink is set up and chlorine is 100 ppms.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over peppers in the upright cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test kit for the triple sink. The dish machines use chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the inside bar.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the outside bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the chef only has quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of large plastic containers soiled at the cook line.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef set up the triple sink. After changing the sanitizer container and running the dish machine a few times the chlorine ppm is at 100 ppms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid at the bar not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the soda rack.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar by the soda rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag in the box soda ashes on the floor in the dry storage room.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed next to the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with warm water in the sink at the bar. The manager removed it.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by the triple sink.
Ice bucke stored not inverted between uses. Observed next to the bar. The manager inverted it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and storage area. The manager put up signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
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.