TASCA PAELLA
401 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT 1030, Miami FL 33132 · 786-521-0937
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef located cook line area. Operator reorganized products.
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.
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
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. Operator removed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bar area near dishwasher area and three compartments sink.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient temperatures cooked yellow rice (65F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding) located cooked line area. As per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler cook line area. Observed: Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Located cook line area..
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.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside and cable connections stored inside hand wash sink kitchen near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice machine. Bar area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over whole tomatoes also raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Located near dishwasher machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed door blocked hand wash sink located next to dishwasher area. Operator removed the door.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to dishwasher area also employee bathroom Operator provided during inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket near ice machine and dishwasher area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located near bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer and reach freezer ice cream.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located cooked line area.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Located near dishwasher machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located cooked line area.
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking cup then prepared food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (84F - Cold Holding) located inside cooked line area. As per operator from the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (84F - Cold Holding) located inside cooked line area. As per operator from the previous day. See stop sale.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Located near dishwasher machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal tray inside hand wash sink located at cooked line area. Operator removed during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and cooked line. Operator provided during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area and cooked line. Operator provided during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler located cooked linen area and also reach in cooler and walking cooler in disrepair door for walk in freezer is open during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in cooked line area. Operator removed during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located cooked line area and also reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Hand was sink near ice machine and dishwasher area. Operator fixed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located cooked line area.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Front counter area.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
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.