Miami Taco

20 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Miami Taco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Miami Taco squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer by flip top cooler

14-69-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by Triple sink

14-09-4

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**

41-05-4

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in book with training materials. At least 6 live roaches on top of white reach in by door to mobile truck. **Warning**

35A-05-4

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. 2 employees present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top cutting board. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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

05-08-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At least 6 dead roaches on top of reach in by door and by chest freezer next to prep area flip top. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Dec 2, 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. In chest freezer bags of raw shrimp above case of churros. Employee rearranged freezer to properly separate churros from shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Dec. 1, 2022

50-17-2

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Extra strips provided. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Basket at service window has utensils handle down. Employee began to rearrange to handle up. **Corrective Action Taken**

25-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water by steam well. Employee dumped water and replaced with clean dry utensils in new container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miami Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miami Taco on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Miami Taco compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Miami Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Miami Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Miami Taco have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miami Taco 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 Miami Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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