Coyo Taco

1111 SW 1st Ave Unit 4, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333584

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Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up · 20 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 17 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

21 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 4 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic4

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout establishment.

      More time given

      Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 18, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    21 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 17 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

      Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw fish.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Observed Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at three compartment sink.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Observed two small flies flying in the air next to exit door.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed hot box soiled with food residue.

    Basic17

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Observed In-use utensil tongs stored in standing water at 82°F degrees Fahrenheit.

      Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at reach in freezer located next to walk in cooler.

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Observed soiled cutting board at front counter next to soda machine and across cooking line.

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Observers gaskets in disrepair throughout establishment. Observed gasket missing at reach in cooler located near register.

      Repeat violation

      Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to walk in cooler.

      Observed Duct tape used to repair a chest freezer top located next to walk in cooler.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Observed 3CS quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution at 50 proper minimum strength.

      Person in charge replaced the solution to a final reading of 200 ppm.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed walk in cooler fans soiled with dust.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout establishment.

      Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      Observed border tile in disrepair across hot box.

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Observed standing water under reach in cooler located across three compartment sink.

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed wall soiled at cooking line.

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen areas.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed soiled flooring next to the exit door, behind all kitchen equipment, and at the floor-wall junctions under the dry storage shelves throughout the back kitchen area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation10
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained6
In-use utensils properly stored2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1