South Miami, Miami-Dade County

LA PLACITA TACO GRILL

7400 SW 57 AVE UNIT 4, South Miami, FL 33143

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
South Miami
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.

Mar 25, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

10-05-5

Detail 24468017

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water. Observed on cook line. Operator changed water. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24468021

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 24468019

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

14-01-5

Detail 24468010

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in salt as scoop. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24468013

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24468016

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in restroom. Observed at triple sink.

10-17-4

Detail 24468020

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between coolers. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24468018

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Employee placed on flat top. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 24468009

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above reach in cooler across freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 24468011

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 24468015

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24468012

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24468014

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label; operator wrote name at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24258662

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food racks and dish racks; dust accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24258659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage throughout kitchen line to tiles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24258663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24258661

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 reach in next to freezer not functioning. As per operator; used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24258665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24258657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracked tiles in warewash area. Observed hole in wall in bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24258664

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 24258666

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24258658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 24258660
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini fryer on top of prep table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

41-10-4

Detail 24242292

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical sprays stored on rack next to hand sink above oil for cooking. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24242291

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food racks and dish racks; dust accumulation. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24242295

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 no proof for employee Francisco. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24242285

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage throughout kitchen line to tiles. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24242288

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

14-74-7

Detail 24242293

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 reach in next to freezer not functioning. As per operator; used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24242298

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of reach in across cook line. Manager removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24242289

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of triple sink. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24242290

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracked tiles in warewash area. Observed hole in wall in bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24242294

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at warewash; between sink and wall. Observed across cook line, between cooler and freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24242287

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top at 109F. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24242296

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed next to freezer. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24242297

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24242283

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24242284

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Warning

45-04-4

Detail 24242286

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini fryer on top of prep table across cook line.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-31-4

Detail 23933550

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23933551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes and cracks in ceiling tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23933554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23933549

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls in bathroom, behind dry food rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23933552

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23933553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler next to restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-7

Detail 23931474

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10 live flies in dry food area, surrounding produce. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23931477

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind triple sink. Observed 1 live roach on cutting board on prep table in dry storage area. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23931467

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed above triple sink 4 droppings and inside reach in freezer insulation, 3 droppings. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23931481

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food racks. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23931469

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 23931470

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.observed date of birth missing for Maria. Operator wrote during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23931475

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes and cracks in ceiling tiles. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23931473

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23931478

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under triple sink. Observed 1 dead roach in triple sink. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23931479

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls in bathroom, behind dry food rack. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23931476

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot line. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23931472

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23931471

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23931480

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler next to restroom. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23931468

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

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 23631936

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23628672

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pain reliever container I stored in the back prep area.'

01B-02-5

Detail 23628683

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinade pork (49 F - Cold Holding) marinated cilantro chicken (51 F - Cold Holding) Yellow rice (50 F - Cold holding ) stored in the kitchen area reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23628680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinade pork (49 F- Cold Holding )marinated cilantro chicken (51 F - Cold Holding) Yellow rice (53 F - Cold holding ) stored in the kitchen area reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23628679

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

05-08-4

Detail 23628682

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-74-7

Detail 23628673

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 reach in cooler in cook line ambient temperature 49 F

13-03-4

Detail 23628675

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints.

14-11-5

Detail 23628677

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in cook line ambient temperature 49 F

36-17-5

Detail 23628681

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23628678

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the front area floor.

36-24-5

Detail 23628674

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage by the exit door.

29-27-4

Detail 23628684

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23628676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, spices container not labeled.

Nov 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-24-5

Detail 23328571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed a hole in the wall across from three compartment sink. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23328570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed the microwave soiled. Warning Time Extended

Oct 31, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Basic: 8Total: 14

50-08-7

Detail 23324984

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed the establishment is open and serving customers at the time of the licensing inspection. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23324983

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored next to orange juice. Operator moved the orange juice to the top of the shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23324990

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

08A-17-6

Detail 23324981

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 beef and raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw shrimp. Operator rearranged the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23324992

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice with vegetables (65F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregate the product to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23324985

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with vegetables (65F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregate the product to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23324980

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on shelf next to three compartment sink. Operator inverted the equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23324989

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall across from three compartment sink. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 23324987

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 3 tongs hanging from fire extinguisher line on the hood. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23324979

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84F. Operator heated the water, final temperature 179F Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23324988

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

16-04-4

Detail 23324982

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23324986

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink is disconnected located outside of the establishment. There was a chance of ownership. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23324991

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items on the top of the reach in cooler not inverted. Operator inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Warning