Taco Box
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2024
74
Score
Across the available record, Taco Box has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Aventura restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored above various ready to eat foods located in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce stored at 65F - Cold Holding and located on prep table next to steam table. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour and sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above liquor cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water jug and chapstick being stored on prep shelf next to food.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler and various cases of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and solid with accumulated food debris.
22-16-4
29
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 74°F and located on prep table.
10-07-4
61
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored in hand washing sink. Located in bar area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area and inside bar area
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area(walk in cooler).
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chips being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to walk in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 89°F and located on prep table.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water. Located in prep sink.
06-01-5
45
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender cut strawberries intended for immediate customer consumption with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in bar area in disrepair. No hot water. Bartender stated that he uses dump sink to clean hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 about 4 employees engaging in food preparation and no certified manager present. Manager arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area and bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in bar area in disrepair. No hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 77°F and located on prep table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Box last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Box on file is from Jul 29, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Box?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Box.
How does Taco Box compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Taco Box most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Aventura average of 76.
Has Taco Box's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Box have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Box means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Box inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Box is inspected around three times per year on average.
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