AUTENTICA TAQUERIA
9947 Southwest 142nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33187
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of cheese in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining inside of reach in freezer
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean salsa bowls stored under paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen area
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on ice machine
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with crack next to steam table
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on prep table ext to steam table.
- 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 cellphone stored on top of blender in kitchen area
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf in dish area
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted on shelf in kitchen
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed bucket of roasted peppers and tomatoes stored uncovered next to hand sink in kitchen area exposed to splash.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to steam table
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lettuce stored inside hand sink in kitchen area
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at shelf under cook line, raw beef thawing at room temperature.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at rear stand reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over containers of avocado and pineapples.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed for the guacamole stored by the hand wash sink,kitchen. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sour cream located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the womens bathroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic bowl used to dispense sauce,prep unit. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature at 121F, operator adjusted temperature on flat top grill to maintain 170F Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the standing reach in freezer #2. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice ,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #2:; yellow rice ,as per operator from yesterday (61F - Cold Holding)
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).