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TACOMBI

3930 NE 2 AVE SUITE 100, Miami FL 33137 · 786-588-5607

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337042
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 live small flies flying by ware washing area and 3 flies flying around prep area by hand sink front counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected to mop sink by water heater.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above at ware washing area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe green cutting board By prep area front counter.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · Time Extended
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by front counter coolers.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Basic/55-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · 60 days time extension approved by DDM Maurice Chi. Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 6, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 live small flies flying by ware washing area and 3 flies flying around prep area by hand sink front counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 droppings at floor by mop sink by water heater room under storage dry rack. Observed approximately 25 droppings on floor under dishwasher and three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 droppings behind ice machine bar area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected to mop sink by water heater.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm); at front counter, employee diluted with water. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above at ware washing area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe green cutting board By prep area front counter.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by front counter coolers.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Basic/55-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chihuahua cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) inside drawers at cook line. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); birria Beef (100F - Hot Holding) inside oven at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products on grill for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at washing and prep area.
Basic/36-37-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. Operator cleaned the floor.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board across cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at cook line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm). Operator replaced solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed shredded chicken (150F - Reheating); as per employee put to reheat less than 2 hours. Employee reheat product. Recheck; shredded chicken (177F - Reheating). At flat grill.
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected no vacuum breaker near water heater.
High priority/29-42-4
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) under prep area front counter, employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards soiled at prep area and near three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside salt container by front counter. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area and prep area near cook line.
Basic/36-37-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup in juices preparation area.
Basic/12B-02-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under yellow cutting board at prep area front counter. Employee removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers gaskets soiled by front counter cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container not labeled by front counter. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washed cilantro inside hand sink at front counter. Coached employee on proper hand wash sink uses.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Operator replaced with silicon mat.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter. Operator removed the bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter. Operator discard the solution and replenished solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for food employee Karla and Victor both hired for more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for food employee Karla and Victor both hired for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter tiles in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter tiles in disrepair. Time Extended
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to operator via email. Operator printed form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for food employee Karla and Victor both hired for more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. Employee properly segregated and marked food.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter tiles in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with product. Employee placed handle upwards.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored in plastic container at front counter without label. Operator properly marked product
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken in cold drawers at cook line. Employee properly rearranged the products by cooking temperatures.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee diluted with water and retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates not stored inverted at frint counter.
Basic/24-05-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at bar. Employee removed the towels.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge inaccurate.
Basic/16-38-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic container at storage shelve.
Basic/16-46-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container without label next to fryer. Employee properly labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean dish plated food no glove change or hand wash. Educated employee and he washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-02-4
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Container at hand sink no label. Employee labeled soap.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site

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.