The News Cafe at OH Mexico Taco Shop
800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320493
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed in walk-in cooler Orezona sauce made onsite date marked 09-30-26 held more than seven days.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Observe in walk-in cooler Orezona sauce made onsite date marked 09-30-26 held more than seven days.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed cream cheese (50°F - Cold Holding) at cook line flip top, as per employee less than four hours, placed item in freezer for rapid cooling.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gasket at grill reach in cooler torn.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed at warewashing areas GlasswareDishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);; Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.