Taco Stand Restaurant

2063 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Taco Stand Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Taco Stand Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach in cooler in the prep kitchen: mayo sauce mix, dated 9/20, 10/20. Cooked mushrooms, 11/13 Bistro walk in cooler: cooked beef, dated 1121/25

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep kitchen: can opener blade soiled located on a prep table in front of the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Basic - Walk in cooler in the prep kitchen shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three compartment sink: spray gun nozzle soiled

23-03-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**

05-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open.

22-02-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.

16-05-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline: grilled shrimps (109F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (119-122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator discarded the food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Raw shelled eggs stored above salsa verde.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cookline: hand washing sink blocked by cooking equipment.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the back cook line.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Stand Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Stand Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Stand Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Stand Restaurant.

How does Taco Stand Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Stand Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Stand Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Stand Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Stand Restaurant 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 Taco Stand Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Stand Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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