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TAQUERIA LA BENDICION Y MAS

TAQUERIA LA BENDICION Y MAS located in MIAMI has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

174 NW 79 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13571749

  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13570599

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at 68F. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cut watermelon stored at preparation table next to cut limes and cilantro. Warning
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed grooved wood cutting board used as food contact at preparation table. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife and spoons stored on preparation table that is soiled with old food debris. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at preparation table. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans, cooked chicken, cooked beef not covered inside of the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly stored inside of the MFDV in front of the triple sink. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans container of flour mix with spices not labeled. Warning
  • 27-13-4:High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. As per owner water is obtained from his house. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee donned gloves and began preparing tacos, no hand wash.Warning Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touched soiled apron and then began preparing tacos. Warning
  • 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed yellow rice, cooked shredded chicken, black beans at reach in cooker. As per owner products were prepared at his house. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table. Operator discarded potatoes. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked fried beans at reach in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee handled soiled wiping cloth and then began preparing tacos, no gloves change. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (57F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce mix with tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); second container of black beans (72F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee apron stored inside of the hand wash sink at the entrance of the MFDV. Warning
  • 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. As per owner grey water is disposed at his house. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883699

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to reach in cooler. Manager cleaned dry during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with rice not laced on top preparation table. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711452

  • 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 white cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal displayed. Manager displayed decal on service window during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed