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TAQUERIA CALLE 7 INC

4545 NW 7 ST UNIT 5, Miami FL 33126 · 305-342-9510

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335155
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23 Paid 574.00 on 12-6-2023 Confirmation 237349778
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021003318Dec 14, 2020Mar 30, 2021$160
1--2017014349Feb 21, 2017Aug 4, 2017

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed 3 doors reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee added more chlorine, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-52-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products. Observed Raw chicken and raw fish stored above corn and sweet plantains in the chest freezer located in the dry storage area. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw pork and raw beef steaks stored above green peppers and watermelon in the standing reach-in cooler located at the front counter. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks stored above cut water melon in the standing reach in cooler located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw eggs stored over reach in cooler, raw eggs (65F - Cold Holding). As per employee eggs stored over reach in cooler for 2 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee placed eggs in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed window cleaner, and fabuloso plastic bottles stored inside the hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish soup held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed flan stored at front counter reach in cooler no cover. During the inspection employee covered it.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust under stove where dishes are kept.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area water damage.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old licensed displayed, new one is required.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all reach in freezers and dessert cooler throughout entire establishment.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in storage area Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cooler in front counter.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored in cooler with customer food at front counter. Operator put items in container to segregate.
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at sandwich cooler under microwave at front counter eggs stored above cheese and sauces. Operator moved items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at counter : pan de bono (80F - Hot Holding); yucca fries (80F - Hot Holding); croquette (80F - Hot Holding); empanada (80F - Hot Holding). As per operator, foods have been there less than an hour. Operator placed all in pastry warmer for rapid heating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed no kit or form, operator provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust under stove where dishes are kept.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dessert items at front counter in individual containers held longer than 24 hours either no date mark. Inspector explained process to operator.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to release soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna still in ROP packaging, operator cut package open.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old licensed displayed, new one is required.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee coffee cup on counter where orange juice is made. Operator moved from prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all reach in freezers and dessert cooler throughout entire establishment.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system above stove area soiled. Observed fan above hand sink soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers in establishment.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cooler in front counter.
Basic/14-33-4
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on shelf over lettuce. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23 Paid 574.00 on 12-6-2023 Confirmation 237349778
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked food not covered kitchen RIC.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.