THE BETTER TACO
1007 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL, 33130
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (9)
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside nonfood graded bag inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster. cooked beef (82F - Cooling) as per operator about an hour ago. **Warning**
High Priority
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil bucket stored on the floor next to cooking line. **Warning**
Basic
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of approved employee training provided for the employee Yusimi. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.