Ernesto's Taco Shop

13729 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL 33177

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Ernesto's Taco Shop appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Ernesto's Taco Shop is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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**

02C-02-5

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

13-03-4

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

42-01-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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**

03A-02-5

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**

08A-05-6

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

31A-11-4

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**

14-11-5

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

05-09-4

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

08B-12-5

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

21-12-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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-02-6

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**

31A-09-4

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

22-16-4

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

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ernesto's Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ernesto's Taco Shop on file is from Aug 20, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ernesto's Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ernesto's Taco Shop.

How does Ernesto's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ernesto's Taco Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ernesto's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ernesto's Taco Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ernesto's Taco Shop 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 Ernesto's Taco Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ernesto's Taco Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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