Taco Bus Miami Shop

14127 Sw 142 Ave, Miami, FL 33186

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 9, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bus Miami Shop five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in shopping bag located in reach in cooler at the front door. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

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. Observed for new hire, Isabell D.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking water faucet connected at the hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.

16-37-1

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

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the storage area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used to dispense parmesan cheese,located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door,kitchen.

35B-01-4

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bus Miami Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bus Miami Shop on file is from Aug 9, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taco Bus Miami Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bus Miami Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bus Miami Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bus Miami Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bus Miami Shop 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 Bus Miami Shop inspected?

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

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