Kendall, Miami-Dade County

TACO BAO'T IT

9895 SW 88 ST, Kendall, FL 33176

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
4 High Priority
Dec 9, 2025
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 24238240

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of cilantro at reach in cooler on cook line.

14-31-5

Detail 24238243

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer.

08A-20-5

Detail 24238241

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw tuna inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area.

08A-17-6

Detail 24238242

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 bacon removed from original packaging stored over peppers inside standing reach in freezer in back prep area.

14-11-5

Detail 24238244

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back area. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 24238239

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler in back prep area with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 23972964

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Alberto hired less than one week ago. Provided operator with form.

03F-10-5

Detail 23972965

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time for tapioca pearls with no written procedures. Operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23972962

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen area.

10-07-4

Detail 23972961

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 97F next to fryers. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23972966

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer with exposed insulation at front counter and kitchen, and standing reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23972963

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

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03F-10-5

Detail 23521300

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

41-17-4

Detail 23521296

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled near dish area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23521298

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area

14-11-5

Detail 23521299

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in back area. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23521302

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water next to fryer.

14-36-5

Detail 23521297

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer doors with exposed insulation at front counter and back kitchen Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23521301

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled under prep table. Operator labeled salt. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23300217

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at prep top table next to cook line. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23300222

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 23300219

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage inside of kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 23300224

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out and displayed license. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23300218

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler in back prep area. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23300223

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 scoop handles stored inside containers of flour, breadcrumbs, and brown sugar touching products.

10-07-4

Detail 23300221

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 75F on prep table. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23300220

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler with exposed insulation.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22665821

Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator, and provided printed handout. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22665818

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with operator, provided printed form agreement. Operator, and employees signed the agreement. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22665819

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-11-5

Detail 22665822

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22665820

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 22419313

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing between glove usage, corrected, action taken inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves . Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22419314

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottles stored in employee hand wash sink in back kitchen area , corrected, employee removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22419319

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice , held over 24 hrs not labeled.

12B-02-4

Detail 22419318

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in back kitchen area corrected employee removed food during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22419317

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in reachin cooler intended for public use not separated nor identified.

06-01-5

Detail 22419312

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing out on counter , corrected , employee placed shrimp in reach in cooler to continue the thawing process Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22419316

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22419315

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 21859013

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer

10-07-4

Detail 21859014

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21698547

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

53A-01-7

Detail 21698546

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Mirta Ardiles without a manager certification she is been working here for more than 6 months.

08B-38-4

Detail 21698545

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear liquid oil stored on the kitchen floor.

10-07-4

Detail 21698549

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

36-02-5

Detail 21698548

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-08-4

Detail 20987455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20839041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47 - Cold Holding); stored at the front counter as per operator less than 20 minutes.

31A-09-4

Detail 20839043

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink not accessible due a door blocking hand sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 20839044

Intermediate - 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. Observed employee Elizabeth Herrera with no employee training as per operator working more than 60 days.

51-15-4

Detail 20839040

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a counter table with 8 seats. Observed at the outside 2 tables with 4 chairs each table.

10-07-4

Detail 20839045

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife stored in standing soiled water at 76F at the front counter area.

22-08-4

Detail 20839042

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 20839047

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the back prep area.

21-09-4

Detail 20839046

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front area.

21-08-4

Detail 20839038

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at the front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 20839039

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko with no label.

Nov 5, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20641511

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken, front counter reach in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 20641512

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at the prep area.