DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AUTENTICA TAQUERIA

With 7 inspections documented, AUTENTICA TAQUERIA maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

9947 Southwest 142nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33187
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13533543

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and sugar container at prep area. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed corn (119F - Reheating); refried beans (122F - Reheating) I side steam table, as per operator for less than two hours. Operator placed on stove for proper reheat. Retest corn (169F - Reheating); refried beans (166F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lemon manual press stored inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Mechanic arrived during inspection, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

9/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10880667

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen dusty ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked shredded Cornish hens thawing on standing water. Top of prep table at kitchen.
  • 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 container with tamarindo juice prepared 09/19/2025. Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove according to cook prepared 3 hours ago cooked chicken (90F - Hot Holding) Operator put cooked chicken on stove to reheat. Second temperature 20 minutes after cooked chicken (188F - Reheating ) Corrected On-Site

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

1 int, 12 basic

  • 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

11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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.

4/12/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8615172

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/19/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8458677

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

7/28/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8354432

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 5 basic

  • 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)

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(926 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ 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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