Taco Taco
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Taco Taco has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taco Taco was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami Beach restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the side bar. The chef brought soap.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. The manager brought soap.. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the center bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the prep reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance. The cook took it away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the second reach in cooler..
14-11-5
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touched dirty dishes dirty plates and then clean plates with the same gloves on.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic cup in the sink at the outside bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. The manager inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the coffee station.
36-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar and coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
24-06-4
47
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over peppers in the upright cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at chlorine ppms 0.00. The triple sink is set up and chlorine is 100 ppms. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test kit for the triple sink. The dish machines use chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the inside bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the outside bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
50
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef set up the triple sink. After changing the sanitizer container and running the dish machine a few times the chlorine ppm is at 100 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid at the bar not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the soda rack.
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar by the soda rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in the box soda ashes on the floor in the dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed next to the bar. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
45
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed outside patio bar, with no plans provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Contacted plan review regarding revised plans for File# 223176 regarding outside patio bar, plan review stated that plans were received on August 8, 2022 and by next week should be approved, pending plan reviewer. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: No chlorine testing kit provided at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom located in front of three compartment sink sink/dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Taco on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Taco?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Taco.
How does Taco Taco compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Taco Taco most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Taco Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Taco have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Taco 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 Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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