The News Cafe at OH Mexico Taco Shop
804 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2322028
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
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.