107 Taste
1679 -1681 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33165 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334781
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection5 high priority (3 fixed by the Oct 6 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 14 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-30
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
More time given
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
More time given
- First visitSep 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed noodles (48°F - Cold Holding). As per operator item was placed at 12 PM.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat cucumbers inside the reach-in cooler located across the cook line. Operator remove raw shelled eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed missing vacuum breaker device at the mop sink splitter connection.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 10+ flying insects flying in the air near mop sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed can of raid for household use only stored in back storage area.
Basic14
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed bucket of noodles with no lid at the cook line.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of chicken inside reach in cooler located across the cooking line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up in shelves inside walk in freezer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Observed drain boards above three compartment sink with accumulation of standing water.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed wiping cloth under brown cutting board in prep area. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in chest freezer with soiled food debris at the bottom of the freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line soiled.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located across the cook line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor behind cook line area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed kitchen ceiling tile with water damage in back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents near back kitchen area heavily soiled.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Observed personal shoes stored near back storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed a personal cell phone and keys stored on shelf where dry canned goods are stored.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.