The Better Taco
1007 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338166
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 Aug 12 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 3 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster. cooked beef (82°F - Cooling) as per operator about an hour ago.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed lettuce stored inside nonfood graded bag inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a bucket inside hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of approved employee training provided for the employee Yusimi.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed oil bucket stored on the floor next to cooking line.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.