THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP
Based on 6 health inspections, THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP in MIAMI BEACH has earned a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
804 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10911110
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside WIC.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed horchata inside WIC date marked from 08-15-25, chef discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per employee for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Inspection Date: 3/31/2025
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/3/2025
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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/.
Inspection Date: 7/30/2024
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef under cooked chicken at cook line. Employee relocated products. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556252
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area.
- 05-09-4:Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362649
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 883-0709
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(4,595 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
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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