THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP
800 OCEAN DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4: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**
- 14-09-4: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**
- 21-12-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4: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**
- 14-09-4: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**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4: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.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer next to cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-16-7: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.
- 02A-01-4: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**
- 02C-02-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).