Sr De Los Tacos Doral
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
32
Score
Across the available record, Sr De Los Tacos Doral has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 18 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed birria beef (112F - Cooling) at stove top, as per staff for 3 hours, instructed staff to change to flat low profile trays and place in walk-in cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bat pizza kitchen staff washing/rinsing but not sanitizing food handling equipment and utensils, instructed to prepared chlorine sanitizer solution to place utensils and coached on proper sanitizing procedures.
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork belly (44F - Cold Holding), cut beef (51F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler unit, as per staff from previous night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork belly (44F - Cold Holding), cut beef (51F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler unit, as per staff from previous night.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed obtained of cooked chicken stored on handwashing sink at front line, staff removed container to table top. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men bathroom use by food handling employees.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men bathroom use by food handling employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: At time of callback inspection observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen/ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen/ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (126F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per chef cooked less than an hour ago. Staff proceeded to cut the product, packaged labeled it and move it into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed at rear exit area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-14-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed stored shift manager Licinio Pernas with only food handling certification and not food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 6 food handling employees and not certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at kitchen handwashing sink. Staff provided a new soap bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen/ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor at hall on the back, manager mover container to rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice, staff placed scoop handle first. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler under serving to go counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go containers under counter exposed to cross contamination. Staff inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
39
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed kitchen hand sink not dispensing hot water due to the fact that the faucet is in disrepair and employee's washing the hands in there **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed employee touching body parts not washing hands while changing gloves. **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel under tortillas at the steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed towel under tortillas at the steam table. **Time Extended**
21-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, hood system soiled, shelves under front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, hood system soiled, shelves under front counter. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
64
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice cooking in the walk in cooler at 72°f since 10 am according to operator, temperature was taken at 3:30 pm. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed kitchen hand sink not dispensing hot water due to the fact that the faucet is in disrepair and employee's washing the hands in there **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. At the time of inspection was informed by operator that due to the fact that the mop sink is blocked they are currently dumping the mop water on the back floor area or the toilet, also observed the back area floor soiled showing evidence that the mop water is being dumped in back. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. At the time of inspection operator was not able to provide any proof of where the desserts were produced or came from. **Warning**
01A-05-4
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 inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 chicken over raw cut fries inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At the time of inspection operator was not able to provide any proof of where the desserts were produced or came from. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cooking in the walk in cooler at 72°f since 10 am according to operator, temperature was taken at 3:30 pm.Observed pico de gallo at 62°f on kitchen table. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo at 62°f in kitchen table. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (96F - Hot Holding); cooked meatb (90F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (58F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (92F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (103F - Hot Holding); cooked chorizo (99F - Hot Holding);. According to operator it was hot holding for less than 4 hours, they reheated product to 165 to be placed back in the line **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed different chemicals stored next to to go containers **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. At the time of inspection observed different desserts in the reach in cooler missing the minimum labeling requirements **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed kitchen hand sink not dispensing hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven interior soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ at the time of inspection observed 6 employees on duty and no certified manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front counter **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle to scoop corn. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back of kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted in kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel under tortillas at the steam table **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Around kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cooking equipment, walking cooler floor soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. At the time of inspection observed the mop sink was blocked with cases of bottled drinks **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, hood system soiled, shelves under front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers of food inside the walk in cooler with old labels **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet handle in kitchen hand sink not working. ( stripped). **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
5
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef ribeye stored in a "Thank you" grocery bag located inside reach in freezer, next to ice machine.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (80F - Cold Holding); chorizo (76F - Cold Holding) located at flat top grill. Advised manager to reheat food items to 165F and above. Observed horchata (54F - Cold Holding) at back counter table, drink dispenser. Directed Manager to remove beverage item into walking cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stew beef (105F - Hot Holding) at kitchen stove. Manager began to reheat food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwash sink to rinse kitchen equipment, located next to grill at cookline. Observed fryer baskets stored in handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager removed items stored in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 3+ customers with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Printed and provided employee agreement forms to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment used by customers and food employees not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth located above walk in cooler and cases of sodas/beverages, at back kitchen area and dry storage room.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license under correct ownership "SR DE LOS TACOS DORAL CORP" not posted or provided at the time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface under kitchen counter used to store kitchen equipment, uncooked rice and oil containers at back kitchen area.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located inside ice machine at back kitchen area, next to reach in freezer.
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cookline. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets under front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans stored on shelves above back kitchen prep counters, not kept inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil, sour cream, water, Nutella and hot sauce not labeled, stored next to fryer station.
02D-01-5
30
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over limes and Jamaica juice. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold make table: shredded cheese 47F, sliced tomatoes 49F, per employee less than 4 hours, voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 2 server, 3 cooks working with no certified food manager at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working with certificate from e food card.
53B-03-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Self serve Togo boxes not inverted. Inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Observed Maoly Oquendo 8/11/2022 360 training but was no present in the establishment with 6 employees working at this establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a green wet wiping cloth/towel used under a red cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Observed a green wet wiping cloth/towel used under a red cutting board. Operator removed it. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
86
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sr De Los Tacos Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sr De Los Tacos Doral on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sr De Los Tacos Doral?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sr De Los Tacos Doral.
How does Sr De Los Tacos Doral compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sr De Los Tacos Doral most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sr De Los Tacos Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sr De Los Tacos Doral have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sr De Los Tacos Doral means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sr De Los Tacos Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sr De Los Tacos Doral is inspected around three times per year on average.
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