LA SANTA TAQUERIA BISCAYNE
2699 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836692
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Tobias, Yessica, Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889110
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour container at dry storage. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water next to clean plates next to walk in cooler. Operator removed the water. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89 next to grill. Operator placed water on grill for reheat. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front counter for self serve horchata, agua de Jamaica, chia lemonade lacking product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (64F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (51F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Tobias, Yessica, Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/13/2024
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on preparation area. Manager inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint at preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back exit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover inside walk in cooler.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks at preparation area. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding). Manager put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed next to ice machine.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at kitchen area.
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