Dockside Tacos

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Dockside Tacos stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Light not functioning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Dockside Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta no date marked, as per person in charge for more than 24 hours prior.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at front counter, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons, knives and forks not inverted at front counter.

25-06-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on correct procedures.

12A-07-5

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen entrance back door. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the time of the inspection observed hand sink removed in front prep area.

31A-04-4

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves under prep table.

14-33-4

Basic - Light not functioning.

36-62-4

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

36-34-5

May 26, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup stored in hand sink. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

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

42-01-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dockside Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dockside Tacos on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dockside Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dockside Tacos.

How does Dockside Tacos compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Dockside Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Dockside Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dockside Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dockside Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dockside Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dockside Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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