Taco Baja Republic

9312 Nw 3 Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33150

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Baja Republic four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Miami Shores sits at 71, putting Taco Baja Republic on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located next to steam table with torn gaskets.

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near steam table with rusted shelves.

14-33-4

May 31, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**

21-09-4

May 20, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

12A-19-4

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator can't provide water source.

27-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 30 minutes.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Rogelio Peralta, Manager certification expired on 10/26/2023.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside HWS. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked. As operator over 24 hours.

02C-02-5

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed door open all the time.

35B-10-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water handle at HWS.

29-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tortillas container stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

05-08-4

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Baja Republic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Baja Republic on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Baja Republic?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Baja Republic.

How does Taco Baja Republic compare to other restaurants in Miami Shores?

Taco Baja Republic most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Shores average of 71.

Has Taco Baja Republic's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Baja Republic 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 Taco Baja Republic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Baja Republic is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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