The News Cafe at Oh Mexico Taco Shop
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
64
Score
The News Cafe At Oh Mexico Taco Shop, located at 800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 24, 2025, resulting in a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including repeat issues with clean dishware not being stored properly and accumulation of debris on the kitchen floor. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin establishment have historically been low-risk.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed oyster tags not marked with last date. Explained to manager correct procedure. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with no plans review submitted to Tallahassee. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed the plan review has not been submitted for approval. Explained to manager requirements **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed by dishwasher shelf. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed not stored inverted by dishwasher shelf. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed floors soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Observed tiles in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with no plans review submitted to Tallahassee. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed by dishwasher shelf. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (84F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per chef for less than 4 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per chef for less than 4 hours prior.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); pork (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef for more than 4 hours prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); pork (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef for more than 4 hours prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with no plans review submitted to Tallahassee. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for oysters, provided to manager and posted at dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02A-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line area.
36-17-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed by dishwasher shelf. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
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 walk in cooler in disrepair out of temperature.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
21
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen stored above prep table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dishwasher removed from establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen stored above prep table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dishwasher removed from establishment.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided via email to operator and she printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen stored above prep table across cook line.
24-05-4
55
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 107F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 105 F and 100F. Staff increase cookline temperature to heat up water. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 Bar Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm) at bar area. **Warning**
22-47-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff preparing food at cookline while wearing watch and bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries and hash browns stored on floor at walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at warewashing area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Observed clean glasses, bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner near warewashing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 107F. **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked item off the ground to discard.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 50f, pico 51f held more than 4hrs. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings on bakers rack in kitchen.
08B-12-5
61
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (114F - Hot Holding) located at flat top grill, at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated to 165F and above. Observed melted butter (86F - Hot Holding) located next to sandwich press, at kitchen counter, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated to 135F and above. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer at kitchen dishmachine. Measured surface temperature at 160F, using the inspector's thermometer. Establishment did not provided a measuring device for measuring utensil surface temperature at time of inspection.
16-62-1
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. Emailed employee health reporting agreement form to Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Establishment provided chlorine test strips, no quaternary test strips provided at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli container, with no handle, stored in a container of calamari, inside reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. Chef removed plastic deli container stored in container of calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop/ice buckets for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice buckets stored outside, hanging from wall, near outside ice machine. Manager removed ice buckets stored outside. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86F located on prep counter. Chef placed the utensils stored in standing water, onto flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, located on plastic containers stored on shelving, next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons not stored with handle presented first, located on shelving near warewashing area. Manager inverted all spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed broken ice scoop stored at ice machine, located outside.
14-12-4
45
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
95
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