Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

COYO TACO

1514 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables, FL 33146

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 14, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24303434

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed prep area hand sink used as dump sink, with evidence of food remnants. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24303435

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep table coolers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 24303436

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded cardboard boxes stored outside at kitchen exit door. Employee began to discard. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 24303437

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket. Operator hung up. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23986539

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table, shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Observed at cook line reach in coolers raw grouper (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator added ice to items to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23986540

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at dish washing area hand sink blocked by instruction manual binder. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23986536

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed prep area hand sink used as dump sink, with evidence of food remnants. Operator cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23986538

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's bath room. Operator provided soap . Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23986537

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep table coolers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23986541

Basic - 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 at dry storage area. Operator corrected scoop. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23986542

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

03G-54-1

Detail 23986535

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed for packages of shredded barbacoa and chicken in walk in freezer not removed from packaging with in 48 hours.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 23634479

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for container of utensils on griddle.

03A-02-5

Detail 23634480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for plantains (57F - Cold Holding) at cook line cooler. As per operator about 2 hours. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23634475

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at dish area use to store containers.

14-01-5

Detail 23634478

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of pepper in walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Detail 23634476

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers and hot boxes at cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23634482

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23634481

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for Togo food boxes at cook line. Operator placed under shelf to protect. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 23634477

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed outside at exit door, discarded boxes in walk way to garbage area. Operator had employee cleaned during area during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 23634474

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored upright to dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23144523

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 2 hours operator removed to place in walk in to rapid cool. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw grouper (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 2 hours operator removed to place in walk in to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23144520

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

31B-02-4

Detail 23144518

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in three compartment sink area.

36-73-4

Detail 23144522

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.

33-15-4

Detail 23144524

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

35B-02-4

Detail 23144517

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed installed over beer dispenser at front counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23144519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 23144521

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-08-5

Detail 22785703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same space as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to bags of sauces at reach in cooler. Operator separated the products. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22785704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (56 F - Cold Holding) at ice bath next to steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator added ice to the ice bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22785712

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed products under time control chicken, beef, pork and cauliflower) no time marked above of grill. As per manager were just changed at 3:00 pm. Manager time marked the products. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22785708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (130 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator increased the temperature of the steam table to reheat the product. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22785710

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22785711

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink preparation area. Manager cleaned out the sink. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 22785705

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed two knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operated removed the knifes Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22785715

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 22785716

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 22785706

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect device installed over the beer dispenser.

31B-04-4

Detail 22785709

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's bathroom.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22785707

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand wash sink preparation area.

42-01-4

Detail 22785713

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-08-4

Detail 22785714

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) under steam table. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22402745

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

36-34-5

Detail 22402747

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for the vents located above the steam table.

35B-01-4

Detail 22402746

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22402743

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing horchata stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22402744

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the mens bathroom.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 21853385

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above marinades located in the reach in cooler by the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21853387

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance.

03F-10-5

Detail 21853389

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21853388

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door broken,prep unit.

35B-01-4

Detail 21853384

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21853391

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing corn stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21853390

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit by the cookline. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,unit by the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21853386

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 21183819

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked shrimp (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (123F - Hot Holding) above the cook line. As per operator, they are using 4 hours time control. They had all items listed held since 11 am. The operator put the time on each items. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21183822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (123F - Hot Holding) above the cook line. As per operator, they are using 4 hours time control. They had all items listed held since 11 am. The operator put the time on each items. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21183821

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink by the dishwasher area is blocked by a fan. The operator removed the fan. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21183820

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks cutting board by the cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 21183818

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of lemon on the floor inside the walk in cooler. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.