What is The Better Taco's health inspection score?

The Better Taco has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Better Taco last inspected?

The Better Taco was last inspected on March 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Better Taco have?

The Better Taco has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Better Taco safe to eat at?

The Better Taco has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Better Taco serve?

The Better Taco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Better Taco

Name: The Better Taco
Address: 1007 SW 8 ST, Miami, 33130
Rating: 82

1007 SW 8 ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/9/2026

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Mexican•Brickell

Ranked #124 of 438 in BrickellBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Mar 9, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+31 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1007 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33130

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Routine - Food

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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