TAQUIZA
7450 OCEAN TER
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling of walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near dish machine area. Employee cleaned standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler missing light shield.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside dish machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed establishment has installed shoring bars to secure the ceiling at the prep area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some metal containers with food contact surface up on shelving.
- 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 cell phone on prep table .
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed underneath the prep table located at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler located at the entrance of the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with food without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler missing light shield.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at storage rack in storage room.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage stored inside of top counter cooked in kitchen. Employee removed beverage from top counter. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling ( storage area )
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water container near clean utensils .
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler located at the kitchen entrance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on utility lines . Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler located at the kitchen entrance.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching dirty containers and then, engaged in food preparation.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer at the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed 2 new employees without evidence of reporting agreement ( Cynthia and Christina ). Forms were printed for them to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the front bar hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
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Phone: (786) 588-4755
Website: https://www.taquizatacos.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,266 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025