THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP

Name: THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP
Address: 804 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 37

804 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2322028

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37 Grade F / 100

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THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 37 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 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 15 critical, 8 major, 28 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 15, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[36-50-4] Observed fan located by the cook area covered full of grease.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10-01-24.
[29-34-4] Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib located inside kitchen area.
[08B-36-4] Observed no splash guard at ice storage next to hand sink located at bar area.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper in kitchen area.
[14-20-4] Observed aluminum foil covering below prep table located next to oven.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed an aluminum bracket used to move the door as a handle at bar area.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at kitchen area.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice not covered at bar area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher machine soiled.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters tags not marked with the last date served.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at bar area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fans at walk in cooler. Also soiled gaskets at walk in cooler.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper in kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10-01-24.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with bleach no label.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area. Observed at bar area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib located inside kitchen area.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no poster. Operator printed at time of inspection.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three comparisons washing utensils and not using chlorine sanitizer solution at pastry area.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink located at kitchen entrance with chlorine sanitizer solution at 0 ppm.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans not inverted at kitchen area.
[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 store inside walk in cooler white rice at 48F cooling since 5/11/26, pico de gallo at 47F cooling from 5/12/26, black beans pure at 49F since 5/13/26.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a strainer inside flour bin at pastry area. Also observed a plastic bowl with no handle inside sugar bin in kitchen area.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a personal cup with milk on top of clean equipment at dishwasher area rack.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan located by the cook area covered full of grease.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at kitchen area.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard at ice storage next to hand sink located at bar area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a scoop inside ice container located next to bar area handle touching the ice.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to mixing machine.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oysters tags tags not maintained in order.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed an aluminum bracket used to move the door as a handle at bar area.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil covering below prep table located next to oven.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed at pastry prep area three compartment sink not set up in correct order.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed several employees inside kitchen areas changing task without washing hands first.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of guajillo sauce at walk in cooler.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed on the raw menu poached shrimp, tuna, o parasite destruction letter available.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white rice, pico de gallo and black bean pure covered at time of cooling process.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and oven soiled located in kitchen area.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed several containers with seasoning not labeled.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice not covered at bar area.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed store inside walk in cooler white rice at 48F cooling since 5/11/26, pico de gallo at 47F cooling from 5/12/26, black beans pure at 49F since 5/13/26.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer with ice cream inside located at dry storage area.

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