Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami

Last inspected:

20095 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33189
Overview

Ernesto'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.

24Inspections
177Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 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

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

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed exposed electrical wiring nest to walk in cooler.

Ernesto's Taco Shop in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 24 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 January 12, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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 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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