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THE BETTER TACO

Health inspection records show THE BETTER TACO in VIRGINIA GARDENS has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

3948 Curtiss Parkway
Florida, 33166
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13544931

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by prep table in kitchen.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside white microwave on shelf in kitchen.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over avocados inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by kitchen entrance. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10/9/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10941973

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beverage reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed birria containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

3/3/2025· 1y ago

1 int

  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Windex unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

9/27/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with black substance at kitchen area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers at front counter not inverted . Employee inverted containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shredded beef at reach in cooler in back of kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
  • 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.
  • 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.

5/2/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8554726

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked soup inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on prep table inside kitchen. Operator sent can opener to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

11/16/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8386122

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken seasoning container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(450 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:45 AM – 7:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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