MIRANDA'S
5323 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-559-1429
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans, beef, cheese, and lettuce.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 43f, diced tomatoes 42f, shredded cheese 43f. Per operator lunch rush ended 30min prior, interior of prep table in temp. Operator closed lids so temps could come down.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Removed equipment to rewash.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles build up of grease.
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen tiles has build up of grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food- bread inside ready-in cooler.
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/ Daniel Tavera exp 03/2025
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box stored in handwashing sink located in kitchen. Operator removed box during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carmelina Ramirez exp 10/28/2024
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter with accumulation of black mold-like substance.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken open and stored next to ready to eat beef inside reach in cooler. Observed pork stored in reach in cooler #2. Operator stored food items properly during time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink reach in freezer.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken temping at 117F held less than 4 hours. Employee reheated chicken during time of inspection. New temperature 165F. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink by front counter. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice in dry storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic Signature of Recipient Daniel Tavera
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Observed employee jacket hanging above jalapeños in dry storage. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed oil, limes, and cucumbers stored on floor in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone, and went back to prep table without hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans, beef, cheese, and lettuce.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by paddle spoon.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, beans, and lettuce prepared 2 days per operator.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep table on cook line, and three door refrigerator in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep counter.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Opened bottle of lemon juice stored on shelf underneath chemicals.
Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla wraps on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Paddle spoon for rice stored in hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone, and went back to prep table without hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans, beef, cheese, and lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line Cheese 57F, Cut lettuce 54F, Cut tomatoes 49F, Pico de gallo 54F, Chicken 58F less than 4 hours per operator, iced during inspection. Reach-in cooler Cheese 54F, Beans 63F, Beef 54F, Lettuce 55F from previous day. Item discarded my manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by paddle spoon.
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, beans, and lettuce prepared 2 days per operator.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep table on cook line, and three door refrigerator in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep counter.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Opened bottle of lemon juice stored on shelf underneath chemicals.
Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla wraps on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Paddle spoon for rice stored in hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature.
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