TACO BOX
18721 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33180
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in bar area. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour and sugar.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above liquor cooler.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water jug and chapstick being stored on prep shelf next to food.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in bar area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen equipment.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler and various cases of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and solid with accumulated food debris.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in bar area.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored above various ready to eat foods located in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce stored at 65F - Cold Holding and located on prep table next to steam table. Manager moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 74°F and located on prep table.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).