Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes

Last inspected:

16010 Nw 57 Ave Unit 138, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Overview

Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes was emergency-closed on July 11, 2025 for roach activity. The facility has logged 31 inspections with 183 total violations—averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across recent inspections, including employee health reporting cited in at least 5 of the past 6 inspections, hand-washing violations appearing in multiple recent visits, improper cooking temperatures documented in 4 of the past 7 inspections, and food contact surface violations cited in virtually every inspection on record. The facility received one disciplinary action with a $400 fine. Following the emergency closure on July 11, a callback inspection on July 14 documented compliance with the closure order. However, subsequent inspections have continued to document serious violations. An October 31, 2025 complaint inspection revealed 18 violations including 3 high-priority findings and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on November 1, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with 6 basic violations.

Most recent closure: July 11, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
183Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2025052027 $400.00 Jul 14, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 5 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes last inspected?
Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 1, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes last shut down?
Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes was last shut down on July 11, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes had?
Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes find?
Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes was most recently inspected on November 1, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes ever been shut down?
Yes, Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes been fined?
Taco Shop Mexican Grill 2 in Miami Lakes has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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