TACO ISLAND MEXICAN RESTAURANT

16850 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8643469

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in various containers of seasonings. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Francisco Garcia expired as of 3/27/24. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481540

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377901

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and white chest freezer door in disrepair.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table in kitchen area.
  • 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 emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(774 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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