ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
8845 Southwest 107th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).