Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Lakes restaurant scores 73. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wood floor in disrepair located in dining room area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (60/58F - Cooling); cooked beans (62/55F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (60/58F - Cooling); cooked beans (62/55F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach underneath of nonworking drawer reach in cooler, 2 live roaches crawling underneath of steam table. Located at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wood floor in disrepair located in dining room area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
14-20-4
52
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (57/55F - Cooling); from the day before as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (57/55F - Cooling); from the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at the front line.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in warewasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Observed the light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in warewasher area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, paper towel dispenser, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Observed hood filter, paper towel dispenser, and walk in cooler fan cover soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on a rack nearby the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on dry storage shelves above three compartment sink. Observed 6+ live roaches behind piece of wood attached to the preparation table located in the kitchen. 2 live roaches crawling on the wall by the back door, 8+ live roaches crawling underneath of steam table located at the front line, one live roach crawling on front counter by the register. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on cook line floor, located at the front line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, on the back area underneath of the water heater. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor, kitchen floor. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in warewasher area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, paper towel dispenser, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands on three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anicia Garcia
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation solutions. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (53/50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler from the day before. As per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (53/50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler from the day before. As per operator. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of reach in freezer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (60°F/58°F - Cooling); located inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (60°F/58°F - Cooling); located inside walk in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.
01B-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
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
52
Jul 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 on file is from Nov 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2.
How does Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 73.
Has Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 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 Shop Mexican Grill 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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