TACO TIME
10314 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside salt container and sugar container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sani tabs stored next to single service items on top of white cooler. Operator removed the tabs. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container in preparation table across triple sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) under prep table. Employee added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing food contact containers and not sanitizing after cleaning. Coached employee on proper manual washing. Employee started to fill up triple compartment for sanitizing equipment. Triple Sink (Quaternary - 200ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at kitchen. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit provided for Quaternary.
- 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. Discussed and provided to manager in printed form. Manger discussed and signed form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 1/10/2024 and 1/07/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 1/10/2024 and 1/07/2024. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee food in a preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on preparation table across triple sink. Employee removed the items.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside salt, beans and rice container with handle in contact with product under preparation table. Manager placed the handle upwards.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Employee properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 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 prepared on site tomato sauce with date exceeding 7 days 3/9/24.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed homemade tomato sauce with date exceeding 7 days 3/9/24.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed prepared on site tres leches (47F - Cold Holding); prepared on site flan (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee tres leches was prepared around 9:00 pm from the previous night and was not out since the night before. Also flan was inside for more than a day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per employee was used about and hour ago. Also observed prepared on site tres leches (47F - Cold Holding); prepared on site flan (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee tres leches was prepared around 9:00 pm from the previous night and was not out since the night before. Also flan was inside for more than a day.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tabs and sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table across triple sink. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation
- 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Manager provided the soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared on site green tomato sauce not date marked as per employee was prepared 2 days ago. Employee properly date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 1/10/2024 and 1/07/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 16 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout dining area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at dining area. Also observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 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 phone store above preparation area at preparation table. Employee removed phone from preparation area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on storage floor. Employee stored onions above the floor on top of a chair the onions. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to preparation reach in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash next to 3 compartment sink.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves under middle preparation table.
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Observed on door to outside at kitchen.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler cooler at cook line. As per employee place inside reach in cooler the day before.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler cooler at cook line. As per employee for over 6 hrs.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided form to manager. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Discussed and provided form to manager. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts prepared onsite 3 days ago with date marking inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).