Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami
Last inspected:
20095 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33189Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami has averaged 7.4 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 177 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on food contact surfaces, which appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, along with recurring citations for employee health policy, proper hand and arm washing, and time-temperature control procedures. A fire safety violation was documented on September 20, 2019, for exposed electrical wiring. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in three basic food contact surface violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami last inspected?
- Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami had?
- Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami find?
- Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami was most recently inspected on August 10, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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