Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County

TACO SHOP MEXICAN GRILL 2

16010 NW 57 AVE UNIT 138, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 1, 2025
City
Miami Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Nov 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 24163027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-01: Still observed Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24163028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wood floor in disrepair located in dining room area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-01: Still observed Time Extended

Oct 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 24161434

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (60/58F - Cooling); cooked beans (62/55F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24161439

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach underneath of nonworking drawer reach in cooler, 2 live roaches crawling underneath of steam table. Located at the front counter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24161436

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (60/58F - Cooling); cooked beans (62/55F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 24161435

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer bathroom. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24161437

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24161438

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wood floor in disrepair located in dining room area. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 24161433

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24131588

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (57/55F - Cooling); from the day before as per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 24131590

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (57/55F - Cooling); from the day before as per operator.

36-34-5

Detail 24131591

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-33-4

Detail 24131592

Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-69-4

Detail 24131593

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at the front line.

16-46-4

Detail 24131589

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 23866199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23866201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in warewasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Observed the light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in warewasher area. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23866197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, paper towel dispenser, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Observed hood filter, paper towel dispenser, and walk in cooler fan cover soiled Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23866200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on a rack nearby the three compartment sink. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23866198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 15

35A-05-4

Detail 23864929

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on dry storage shelves above three compartment sink. Observed 6+ live roaches behind piece of wood attached to the preparation table located in the kitchen. 2 live roaches crawling on the wall by the back door, 8+ live roaches crawling underneath of steam table located at the front line, one live roach crawling on front counter by the register. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23864939

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

23-24-4

Detail 23864927

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23864932

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23864926

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on cook line floor, located at the front line. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23864935

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, on the back area underneath of the water heater. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23864934

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor, kitchen floor. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23864933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on kitchen floor. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23864931

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23864938

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in warewasher area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23864930

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, paper towel dispenser, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23864936

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23864925

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23864937

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23864928

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

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23419449

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.

03A-02-5

Detail 23419453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 23419451

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands on three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23419452

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23419454

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on walk in cooler floor.

14-17-4

Detail 23419450

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-5

Detail 22985632

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-20-4

Detail 22985631

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doors, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22985630

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 22653659

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22653667

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand sink.

53B-14-5

Detail 22653668

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anicia Garcia

23-24-4

Detail 22653656

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-34-5

Detail 22653661

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 22653658

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

16-13-5

Detail 22653665

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation solutions. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22653663

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22653664

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22653660

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22653666

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 22653655

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 22653662

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 22653657

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 22311274

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (53/50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler from the day before. As per operator. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22311276

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (53/50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler from the day before. As per operator.

10-20-4

Detail 22311277

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22311278

Basic - Interior of reach in freezer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 22311275

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21776050

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (60°F/58°F - Cooling); located inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 21776052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (60°F/58°F - Cooling); located inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.

11-27-4

Detail 21776048

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21776051

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.

50-09-4

Detail 21776053

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 21776047

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

22-16-4

Detail 21776049

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 21178504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21176723

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beef (66°F/58°F - Cooling) located inside walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21176721

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on the wall behind three compartment sink. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21176722

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (66°F/58°F - Cooling) located inside walk in cooler from the day before as per operator. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21176724

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21176725

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal container located on kitchen shelves. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21176720

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink. Warning

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Basic: 2Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 20707046

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed inside the walk-in cooler cooked rice (51°F - Cooling); cooked beef (60°F - Cooling); cooked pork (49 °F - Cooling). As per operator rice, beef and pork were cooked the day before and stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation

01B-36-5

Detail 20707049

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed inside the walk-in cooler cooked rice (51°F - Cooling); cooked beef (60°F - Cooling); cooked pork (49 °F - Cooling). As per operator rice, beef and pork were cooked the day before and stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight.

50-17-2

Detail 20707045

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. October 1, 2020. Operator made the payment during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 20707044

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over a container of cheese quesadillas. Operator removed raw chicken and stored properly during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20707050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside the walk-in cooler: raw beef (45°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator removed raw beef, shredded cheese and raw chicken and stored in a different cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20707048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (100°F - Hot Holding, reheated at 165°F), inside the kitchen. Operator reheated cooked beans during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-25-4

Detail 20707047

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Located at the front counter area next to double glass door reach-in cooler.

14-74-7

Detail 20707052

Basic - 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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature at (50°F).

40-06-5

Detail 20707051

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone over the slicer machine located inside the kitchen on top of the preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly the cellphone during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20318494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler drawer cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in another cold holding equipment. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20318495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20318496

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand washing sink located at the cooked line, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20318497

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20318493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 20318492

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning