TALKIN' TACOS 3003
3700 NW 42 AVE, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 786-255-6005
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in back kitchen. Operator provided a hair net to employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed inside ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fries reach in freezer broken door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave used for coffee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen. Operator cleaned both unit's gaskets.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed machine and observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic containers on shelf in warehouse washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by deep fryers. Employee cleaned gaskets.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with water unlabeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled bottle.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at dishwasher area. Obseved cooking fryer soiled stored at dry storage area.
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. Obseved Jenny Quintero, Paul Herron and Maurice Robinson working for over 60 days no certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to walk in freezer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table across from cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink in disrepair by front counter of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled by dishwasher area. Observed fan guard at walk in cooler soiled Observed gaskets at reach in coolers across from cook line
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers across from cook line. Observed reach in freezer soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the dishwasher area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with soiled blade inside ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in hand wash sink near office.
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.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed missing backflow preventer located at the dumpster area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored above line cooler. Employee removed item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up located in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Employee was sent to close the lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled on kitchen line, located besides grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 bags of chicken wings thawing on prep table in ambient temperature in dish prep area. Operator put bags inside Walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee stored it back in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table in back kitchen. Manager put a label on container.
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.