Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas' latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-08: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked fried beans at reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee handled soiled wiping cloth and then began preparing tacos, no gloves change. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (57F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce mix with tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); second container of black beans (72F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. As per owner water is obtained from his house. **Warning**
27-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee donned gloves and began preparing tacos, no hand wash.**Warning** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touched soiled apron and then began preparing tacos. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed yellow rice, cooked shredded chicken, black beans at reach in cooker. As per owner products were prepared at his house. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table. Operator discarded potatoes. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee apron stored inside of the hand wash sink at the entrance of the MFDV. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. As per owner grey water is disposed at his house. **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at 68F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cut watermelon stored at preparation table next to cut limes and cilantro. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed grooved wood cutting board used as food contact at preparation table. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife and spoons stored on preparation table that is soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
10-04-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at preparation table. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans, cooked chicken, cooked beef not covered inside of the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly stored inside of the MFDV in front of the triple sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans container of flour mix with spices not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
11
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with rice not laced on top preparation table. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to reach in cooler. Manager cleaned dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal displayed. Manager displayed decal on service window during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Nov 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas on file is from Nov 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas.
How does Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Bendicion Y Mas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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