UPTOWN 66 TAQUERIA
6600 BISCAYNE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed beverage cooler and white chest freezer stored outside back of the building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Still observed beverage cooler and white chest freezer stored outside back of the building. **Admin Complaint**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Still observed Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Still observed Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Admin Complaint**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed beverages cooler and white chest freezer stored at back of the building not enclosed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Still Observed beverages cooler and white chest freezer stored at back of the building not enclosed. **Admin Complaint**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 81 F, no hot water available. At kitchen hand sink. Manager open shut of valve water at 92F. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed hot running water at 70°F at kitchen hand sink,front counter hand sink and three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottles of water stored on floor. At front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored on water at 96F. Operator start reheating water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at preparation area. Operator inverted single service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed beverage cooler and white chest freezer stored outside back of the building. **Warning**
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator put more water. Recheck Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding). Operator put ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed beverages cooler and white chest freezer stored at back of the building not enclosed. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 81 F, no hot water available. At kitchen hand sink. Manager open shut of valve water at 92F. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers next to ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning over ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at prep area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 95F in stove. Employee turned on stove for reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in beverage cooler at back of the bussines.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Homemade tomato sauce (71F - Cold Holding); homemade green sauce(70F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chemical kit for chlorine not available.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelve under prep table at prep area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).