ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
8845 Southwest 107th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled in back prep area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer door
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen/prep area Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator handout. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored inside thank you bag at steam table.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over soup inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in prep area
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on some employee training certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector sent form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled above flat top
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen area with rust.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in freezer raw beef stored over hashbrowns. Operator changed order. Observed raw bacon stored over sour cream. Operator removed bacon. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint stored on shelf with rice flour. Manager removed food to secure shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed knife from hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with hole, located near the restroom.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 boxe of paper towels stored on the floor at dining room. Operator removed it, Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at prep area behind the kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the prior day. Operator discarded beans. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (67F - Cold Holding). As per operator cooked the prior day. Operator discarded beans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made a new sanitizer solution, sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board, located at cooking line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee provided a new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves with clean aluminum food containers on top, located at three compartments sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at back kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside rice bag located under prep table at back kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container stored near three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container stored on top of shelf near three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled slicer blade located at back kitchen. Observed soiled fan guard located at back kitchen on top of shelf near standing cooler. Observed soiled reach in cooler fan guard located at back kitchen. Observed soiled reach in cooler handle. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter. Observed soiled hood system. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at back kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauce inside standing cooler located at back kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice inside nonfood-grade bag on steam table located at front counter.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 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 beef over cooked pork inside standing cooler. Employee removed it and placed it correctly.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At time of inspection food employee touching soiled utensils and then grabbing cheese without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed and coached proper hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler: ; cut lettuce (52F - Cold holding ); pico de gallo (58F - Cold holding ); taco beef (58F - Cold holding ); cheese (48F - Cold holding ) cooked beef (53F - Cold holding ); chicken (50F - Cold holding ); cooked pork (47F - Cold holding ); cooked beef (48F - Cold holding). Employee placed ice bags inside flip top cooler and reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm). Employee prepared a new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container lid melted. Discussed with person in charge. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container lid melted. Discussed with person in charge. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Woman's restroom has hole in wall next to toilet. Person in charge has work order scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).