BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA
1220 16th Street
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 bar dish machines and kitchen chlorine sanitizer levels at 0.00 ppm. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 200 ppms. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: During the call back inspection both dish machines sanitizer levels were at 0.00 ppms. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking at the preparation area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4: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 bar dish machines and kitchen chlorine sanitizer levels at 0.00 ppm. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 200 ppms. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drinking at the preparation area finished and continued to work without washing hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cheese at the cook line drawer reach in cooler. The manager had the chicken put in the bottom drawer. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour upstairs and in a container of cheese on the cook line. The cook and manager removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the cook fpdrinking at the cook line.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan on the wall guard soiled.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at cook drink water and then put his gloves back on without washing his hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding)at the cook line. As per the manager the items have been on line approximately three hours. The manager had those pans put in ice to cool the food down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles at the bar.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand sink upstairs full of flags. The manager removed the flags. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6: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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Observed on top of ice machine.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed on top of the ice machines.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Leaking water in the walk-in-cooler. Observed water leaking from the condenser in the walk-in cooler dripping on whole tomatoes and onions.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine and the poms was 0.00. The manager had the triple sink set up with quaternary at 300ppms. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the sink in the ware washing/ prep room. The cook moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand sink at the bar. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed upstairs by the walk-in cooler and freezer.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed it. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler across from the walk-in cooler gaskets tirn.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several plastic containers in the walk-in cooler.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler across from the walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-41-4: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. The manager set up the triple sink to sanitize. Repeat Violation
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over impossible patties in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over sauces in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); As per the chef it was put in line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the items to the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 704-2145
Website: https://www.bodegataqueria.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(5,036 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday:11:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
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✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025