LA TABERNA DE IGNACIO
1800 W 68 ST #123, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305.820.1091
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cook line floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes (109/100F - Cooling) covered with a plastic wrap, operator uncovered it.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cesar Vega and Luis Velasco food handler certificate expired on 3/12/26
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above the preparation sink.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator placed in chlorine sanitizer of 100 ppm.
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes (109/100F - Cooling) covered with a plastic wrap, operator uncovered it.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cesar Vega and Luis Velasco food handler certificate expired on 3/12/26
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the front line.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at the front line.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitaizer spray bottle with no label, operator properly labeled it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above the preparation sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's glasses on preparation table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored in standing water at 84°F. Operator discarded it.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator placed in chlorine sanitizer of 100 ppm.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed ice bag on walk in freezer floor. Bag of sugar on dry storage floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler and open lids reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above steam table.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees cut tomatoes to prepare tomatoes salad without wearing gloves. Instructed operator regarding the BHC. operator placed gloves in her hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler salmon (56F - Cold Holding); tilapia (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); asparagus soup (55F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sofrito (58F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours. Open lid reach in cooler shrimp (65F - Cold Holding); calamari (66F - Cold Holding); mussels (68F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (69F - Cold Holding)for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler salmon (56F - Cold Holding); tilapia (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); asparagus soup (55F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sofrito (58F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours. Open lid reach in cooler shrimp (65F - Cold Holding); calamari (66F - Cold Holding); mussels (68F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (69F - Cold Holding)for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pitcher on hand sink located at the front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6 employees working at the same time with no manager certificate present.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple cleaned metal containers no inverted. Operator properly stored it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 60/59°F Reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 57°F.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed asparagus soup container cracked.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice bag on walk in freezer floor. Bag of sugar on dry storage floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler and open lids reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon, calamari, beef thawing at room temperature underneath of preparation table, operator placed back to reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above steam table.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple clean dishes in hand sink. Operator removed it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex with no label.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded the water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen octopus in standing water. Operator open cold running water.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling by the walk in cooler door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath of kitchen equipment.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions of 0 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw over fish on walk in cooler shelves.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cook line floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed second container with cooked potatoes (116F - Hot Holding) located underneath of the steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in steam table.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling by the walk in cooler door.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon, in walk in cooler in ROP.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath of kitchen equipment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washed hands on prep sink. Instructed operator regarding the hands washing procedure.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and cell phone on to go container on preparation table, operator removed it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of prep reach in cooler at the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the dishwasher machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored inside water at 84°F. Operator removed it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast with a cooking temperature of 158°F/160°F. Operator placed back on the grill. Recheck 178°F.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed clams with not original tag in the container, stored inside walk in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands on preparation sink. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced during inspection.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed clams with not original tag in the container, stored inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tortilla espanola, flan, inside walk in cooler was prepared from more than 24 hours with not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice bags on walk in cooler floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 80°F. Operator discarded the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dishwasher machine soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher machine and three compartment sink area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.