UPTOWN 66 TAQUERIA
6600 BISCAYNE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container used for food storage cracked.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on table across grill.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers next to ware washing area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server came in from picking up dirty plates and then proceeded to pick up plated food to serve without washing hands.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken flute (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 4 hrs. Employee segregated product to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken flute (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 4 hrs. Employee segregated product to discard. Also observed birria tacos (68F - Cold Holding) under prep table across cook line. As per employe for 30 minutes. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the kitchen entrance.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at cook line.
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at the back area.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 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 in flour container, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 79°F at cook line, employee discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in unit across flat grill, as per employee approximately 1 hour.
- 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. Provided form during inspection.
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chlorine test strips available. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).