TAQUERIA LOS NOPALES
1800 SW 27 AVE STE 101, Miami FL 33145 · 786-308-9959
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with the operator.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Stand up reach in cooler in the prep area: raw chicken stored above raw beef. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout for the storage of food. Observed operator place the container with raw chicken on the bottom shelf of the reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located in front of the three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, prep area hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stained up reach in cooler in the prep area: cooked pork not date marked. As per operator, cooked two days ago. Operator placed date on the cooked pork during the inspection.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stand up reach in cooler in the prep area: raw chicken stored inside Thank you bags.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by the entrance to the kitchen. Operator awaiting technician.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler inside the kitchen: raw shell eggs stored above salsas. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stand up reach in cooler inside the kitchen: cooked pork not date marked. As per operator, cooked 2 days ago. Discussed the proper method with the operator. Operator placed the date on the containers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter: ice machine not working
Reach-in cooler and standup reach in freezer bottom shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by the three compartment sink.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter: 4 squeeze bottles and a spoon stored inside the hand washing sink. Prep area: tray covering the hand washing sink.
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. NRFSP: Lucia De Jesus Garcia, expired 1/10/25
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink in the warewash area removed by the hot water heater on the approved plans. Observed two pipes ( hot/cold water) and a drain pipe capped off in the location the mop sink was located originally.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by the three compartment sink.
Nov 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Microwave at the front counter: cooked vegetable rice stored inside Thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw beef stored above cut onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink in the warehouse wash area removed by the hot water heater.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Prep area: employee cutting a tomatoe to be stored for later use without gloves. Observed employee discard the tomatoe. Inspector discussed with the employee the proper methods. Employee washed hand, put on gloves and continued prepping.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Microwave at the front counter: cooked vegetable rice stored inside Thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw beef stored above cut onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Prep area: employee cutting a tomatoe to be stored for later use without gloves. Inspector discussed with the employee the proper methods. Employee washed hand, put on gloves and continued prepping.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the kitchen covered with equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line: 3 pair of tongs on the handle
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink in the warehouse wash area removed by the hot water heater.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen: raw beef stored above salsa.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the warehouse wash area.
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. NRFSP, food handlers training for Irene Coronavirus, expired 10/15/2023.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in the prep area, leaks water when turned on.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter, reach in cooler top with cut limes and glasses.
Standing water or very slow draining water mop sink. In front of the three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen: containers with salsa, cooked pork, and cooked chicken.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prep area, reach in cooler: cut tortillas stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with the operator.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Prep area, stand-up reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above whole pineapples, cilantro, and whole peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep area, hand washing sink covered with a cutting board and front counter, utensils stored inside the hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided during the inspection.
No running water at hand sink prep area. Operator turned on the valves, water leaked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prep area, stand- up reach in cooler: tamales not date marked, as per operator, prepared 3 days ago. Operator placed the date on the pan during the inspection.
Chest reach-in freezer at the front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in front of the cook line, knives stored between the flip-top reach in cooler and the steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at the cookline soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Prep area, stand-up reach in cooler: pans with cooked rice and tamales not covered.
Water leaking from pipes underneath the three compartment sink. Observed two bus tubs on the floor underneath to catch the water. Prep area: hand wash sink not working due to pipe leak.
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.