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THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP

800 OCEAN DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810019

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8630781

  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 107F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 105 F and 100F. Staff increase cookline temperature to heat up water. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556248

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff preparing food at cookline while wearing watch and bracelets. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries and hash browns stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at warewashing area. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Observed clean glasses, bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner near warewashing area. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 107F. Warning
  • 22-47-4:High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 Bar Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm) at bar area. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344370

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings on bakers rack in kitchen.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked item off the ground to discard.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 50f, pico 51f held more than 4hrs. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(4,594 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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