Country Walk, Miami-Dade County

ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP

13729 SW 152 ST, Country Walk, FL 33177

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Aug 20, 2024
City
Country Walk
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23081272

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked pork not Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23081270

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

42-01-4

Detail 23081271

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

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22704017

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef.

01B-02-5

Detail 22704022

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed before noon. Stop sale was issued.

03A-02-5

Detail 22704019

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed before noon. Stop sale was issued.

02C-02-5

Detail 22704018

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with tacos not date marked inside reach in cooler at the front counter.

13-03-4

Detail 22704024

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. .

51-09-4

Detail 22704023

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant has 25 seats but license is for 8 seat. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22704026

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22704020

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on a pipe above the grill. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22704021

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label was not removed with previous date marked.

12B-13-4

Detail 22704025

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened drinks I use the reach in cooler at the front counter. Employee discarded them. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22502752

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22502749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a license with 8 seats but establishment has 30 chairs and 10 tables inside and 6 chairs with 3 tables outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Establishment has a license with 8 seats but establishment has 18 chairs and 7 tables inside, table and chair outside were removed. Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22502750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the pipe above the grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed 3 tongs stored on the pipe above the grill. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22502751

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at the floor area not stored inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed mop at the floor area not stored inverted. Time Extended

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

12A-05-4

Detail 22245219

High Priority - 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 water then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22245210

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw meats at the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22245214

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding) shredded beef (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front area. As per operator foods we're placed yesterday night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22245215

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding) shredded beef (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front area. As per operator foods we're placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22245213

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22245226

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front area. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22245221

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food at the reach in cooler at the front line not date marked. As per operator it was placed yesterday night. Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 22245212

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking water while preparing food. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22245224

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. Repeat Violation Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22245216

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a license with 8 seats but establishment has 30 chairs and 10 tables inside and 6 chairs with 3 tables outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22245222

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor at the front area. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22245225

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the pipe above the grill. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22245211

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22245217

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

25-05-4

Detail 22245220

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils stored on the floor. Operator placed them at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22245223

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at the floor area not stored inverted. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22245218

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table at the front. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21845215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over guacamole at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw product to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21845219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (62 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator the products were outside for 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler located at the back of the kitchen for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21845214

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator was washing the blender at the hand wash sink front counter.

14-11-5

Detail 21845216

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located in front of the stove. Operator has the new gasket to be changed. Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 21845213

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit front counter.

08B-12-5

Detail 21845217

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico de Gallo stored not covered at reach in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 21845218

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation table.

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21260952

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over hush brown at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part and hush brown up. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21260954

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beans. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21260953

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink inaccessible, a pan and hose stored inside. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21260951

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues at front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 21260950

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

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20884013

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken next to cooked beef at reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20884017

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (99 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for less than one hour. And tomatoes sauce (112 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator turn on the stove to reheating to 165°F the rice and moved the tomatoes sauce to the stove to reheat to 165°F Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 20884014

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 20884016

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20884012

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

21-07-4

Detail 20884015

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping chlorine sanitizer solution at 0 ppm. Manager added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 20418414

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with oil containers located at the end of the cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20418417

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, one located at the end of the cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 20418415

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-02-4

Detail 20418412

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs hanging on the fire extinguisher line hood area. Operator moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20418416

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 20418413

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of fryers.