MAMA'S TACOS

Name: MAMA'S TACOS
Address: 710 WASHINGTON AVE CU-3, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 12.7

710 WASHINGTON AVE CU-3, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2334909

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12.7 Grade F / 100

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MAMA'S TACOS in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 12.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 8 critical, 14 major, 34 minor.

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Warning Issued
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil on microwave door handle, reach in cooler handles and oven handle.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above handwashing and microwave in disrepair.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings, vents and exposed pipes in kitchen and ware ash area.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing from wall to 3 compartment sink.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observe Oct. 1, 2025 license displayed. Operator was able to provided updated copy.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for metal food pans above 3CS.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler gaskets in poor condition and in disrepair.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen, warewash area and front counter area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of oil on the floor in the kitchen next to steam table.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease stains on ceiling above kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave and oven.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. Explained to manage, must be available for customers upon request.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for handwashing sink in kitchen. Also observe no sign for male and female employees.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen. Observe soiled the exterior of reach in coolers and microwave.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean food pan stored on shelf above 3CS.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe for reach in cooler reach in coolers in kitchen.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe in kitchen and warewash area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wash cloths not in solution in the kitchen,
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on two squeeze bottles on a counter on the cook line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef 51F. Per operator beef was cooked yesterday. A stop sale was issued.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe no date marking on cooked beef inside reach in cooler. Per operator, cooked yesterday.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef 51F. Per operator beef was cooked yesterday.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef inside reach steam basin (76F - Hot Holding). Per cook, placed there around 10:00 and will be cooked. Explained to cook regarding temperature requirements, cook placed in cooler to cool down.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice 120F - Hot Holding in rice cooker. Per operator cooked around 10am.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled counter tops where ready to use dishes, utensil holder, shelves housing dry storage around the kitchen and front area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed when chef was asked, no thermometer on site.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust for shelf housing large food pans.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several servers food handler training expired.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (54F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler by dishwasher not cooled within 6 hours. As per chef since previous day.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (54F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler by dishwasher not cooled within 6 hours. As per chef since previous day.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to employee via email.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken no dated marked inside reach in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line HWS.

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