Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

THE NEWS CAFE AT OH MEXICO TACO SHOP

804 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08B-02-4

Detail 24578239

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice not covered at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 24578235

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib located inside kitchen area. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24578237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10-01-24. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed license posted 10-01-24. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24578236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed an aluminum bracket used to move the door as a handle at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

08B-36-4

Detail 24578242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed no splash guard at ice storage next to hand sink located at bar area. Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 24578234

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed bug zapper in kitchen area. Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 24578240

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil covering below prep table located next to oven. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed aluminum foil covering below prep table located next to oven. Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 24578238

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan located by the cook area covered full of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed fan located by the cook area covered full of grease. Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 24578241
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at kitchen area. Time Extended

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 8Basic: 18Total: 35

22-42-4

Detail 24575856

High Priority - 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.

03D-02-5

Detail 24575862

High Priority - 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.

01B-36-5

Detail 24575879

High Priority - 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.

08B-02-4

Detail 24575868

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice not covered at bar area.

22-45-4

Detail 24575877

High Priority - 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.

01D-01-5

Detail 24575876

High Priority - 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.

08A-05-6

Detail 24575872

High Priority - 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.

12A-09-4

Detail 24575860

High Priority - 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.

29-34-4

Detail 24575852

High Priority - 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.

01C-05-4

Detail 24575880

Intermediate - 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.

01C-03-4

Detail 24575881

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters tags not marked with the last date served.

02C-03-5

Detail 24575874

Intermediate - 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.

03D-15-4

Detail 24575853

Intermediate - 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

Detail 24575870

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and oven soiled located in kitchen area.

31B-03-4

Detail 24575878

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area. Observed at bar area.

02A-01-5

Detail 24575873

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24575882

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with bleach no label.

16-21-4

Detail 24575883

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher machine soiled.

14-01-5

Detail 24575864

Basic - 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.

51-11-4

Detail 24575886

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.

24-05-4

Detail 24575854

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans not inverted at kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 24575869

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10-01-24.

12B-02-4

Detail 24575884

Basic - 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.

16-13-5

Detail 24575859

Basic - 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.

14-11-5

Detail 24575857

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed an aluminum bracket used to move the door as a handle at bar area.

36-73-4

Detail 24575866

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to mixing machine.

08B-36-4

Detail 24575858

Basic - 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.

14-69-4

Detail 24575865

Basic - 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.

10-08-5

Detail 24575867

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a scoop inside ice container located next to bar area handle touching the ice.

35B-02-4

Detail 24575855

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 24575851

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 24575885

Basic - 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.

14-20-4

Detail 24575861

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil covering below prep table located next to oven.

36-50-4

Detail 24575871

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan located by the cook area covered full of grease.

21-12-4

Detail 24575875

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at bar area.

45-02-4

Detail 24575863

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at kitchen area.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-12-5

Detail 24019848

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-05-6

Detail 24019847

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside WIC.

02C-01-5

Detail 24019852

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed horchata inside WIC date marked from 08-15-25, chef discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24019850

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per employee for approximately 30 minutes prior.

23-03-4

Detail 24019849

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC.

21-12-4

Detail 24019851

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23450036

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

51-16-7

Detail 23450035

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 23017661

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef under cooked chicken at cook line. Employee relocated products. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22711810

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 22711812

Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar.

51-11-4

Detail 22711811

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area.

05-09-4

Detail 22711813

Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler at cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22711809

Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21685980

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.

51-11-4

Detail 21685982

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

35B-01-4

Detail 21685981

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side door by the bar.

23-03-4

Detail 21685978

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.

24-18-4

Detail 21685979

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in the ware washing area.

May 17, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-07-4

Detail 21090877

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. As per plans, observed handwash sink provided but not installed, located next to ice machine at kitchen area. At the time of inspection observed plumber install handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21090876

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at exit door near bar area.