When was Better Taco in Miami last inspected?

Better Taco in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Better Taco in Miami?

The most frequently cited violations at Better Taco in Miami are: Handwashing procedures, Proper cooking temps, Employee health policy.

How many health inspections has Better Taco in Miami had?

Better Taco in Miami has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Better Taco in Miami find?

Better Taco in Miami was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Better Taco in Miami ever been shut down?

No, Better Taco in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

Better Taco in Miami

Last inspected: March 9, 2026

1007 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Tortilla House LLC
DBPR License: SEA2338166

Overview

Better Taco in Miami has been inspected 6 times since September 2024, accumulating 32 violations with a troubling pattern of recurring employee health and handwashing failures. High-priority violations for employee health policy appeared in 3 inspections, handwashing procedure violations in 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 4 inspections. The facility also cited for chemical storage violations in December 2025 and food condition issues in multiple inspections. While the facility has not been emergency-closed, the inspection pattern shows escalating enforcement: a warning was issued in February 2025, followed by a callback inspection in May 2025 that resulted in compliance, then another warning in September 2024 and a callback in September 2024. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 found only 3 violations with no further action required, suggesting temporary improvement, but the 6-month history of repeated high-priority findings indicates systemic management issues with food safety fundamentals.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

6Inspections

32Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: March 9, 2026

Better Taco in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection

Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Better Taco in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)

2026 — 1 inspection1 violations

Mar 9, 2026 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2025 — 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority

Dec 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

2024 — 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority

Sep 12, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Sep 6, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Better Taco in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Better Taco in Miami last inspected?: Better Taco in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Better Taco in Miami?: The most frequently cited violations at Better Taco in Miami are: Handwashing procedures, Proper cooking temps, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Better Taco in Miami had?: Better Taco in Miami has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Better Taco in Miami find?: Better Taco in Miami was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Better Taco in Miami ever been shut down?: No, Better Taco in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?: Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.