DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA TAKERIA

14185 BEACH BLVD UNIT 3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: 3589938

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862695

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp and large bulk steak stored in mop sink to thaw. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at over 300ppm. Employee removed and made more sanitizer solution. Took second test at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed frozen shrimp and frozen large bulk steak in mop sink to thaw. Employee removed and will store properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 7 flying insects on cook line. Observed 1 land on outer wrapper of tortillas. Observed flying insects landing on cutting boards and utensils. Employee removed tortillas from packaging. Employee removed all utensils and cutting boards to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over drinks and queso in walk in cooler outside. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Arrachera (Skurt steak) meat (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated that food was placed in cooler like 30 minutes prior to. Employee placed ice on all items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee that has been employed for over 60 days without food handler certification.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834344

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in drawer cooler on cook line. See stop sale
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hot sauce in stand alone cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made salsa made with fresh tomatoes dated 11-29-2024. See stop sale
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in drawer cooler on cook line. See stop sale
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Refried beans (126F - Hot Holding); Cooked rice (124F - Hot Holding) located on cook line . Employee stated temperature was on own and he placed in heating well at 12pm. Employee placed rice and beans to be reheated on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in employee hand washing sink located in kitchen. Employee removed and stored dishes properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8673526

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed