TAQUERIAYPUPUSERIA 2
445 NW 12 AVE, Miami FL 33128 · 7864470816
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near trash can at entrance of ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019019641 | Apr 8, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2018011964 | Feb 28, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2015003810 | Dec 29, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | $640 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer Mendoza. The employees were hired more than 60 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling at the front counter area.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labels during inspection.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom. Operator provided during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. Located front counter area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lidia Madrid.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed black plastic container cracks in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor front counter area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located front counter.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located front counter.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (110F - Hot Holding) near coffee machine front counter area. As per operator less than one hour, operator reheat to 165°f.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing 75°f near coffee machine. Operator discard the water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter area.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw fish stored over unwashed carrots vegetables. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (85F - Hot Holding) located front counter area near coffee machine. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator reheat milk to 169°.
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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour container located front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil in standing water at 83°f. Operator discard the water.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. Operator provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water located front counter area.
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed at front counter butter cake and pineapple cake used for sale, as per manager were baked from home. Advised manager they cannot be used for consumer consumption and to discard.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and grease throughout restaurant
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves throughout restaurant with an accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in ware washing area, utensils stored in upright position.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed at front counter butter cake and pineapple cake used for sale, as per manager were baked from home. Advised manager they cannot be used for consumer consumption and to discard.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, shredded cheese stored in same container as cooked chicken. Employee removed shredded cheese and placed on top shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near trash can at entrance of ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee machine milk (101F - Hot Holding) manager advices for less than 20 minutes. Manager reheated milk to 172F.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available in bathroom and hand wash sink in prep area, where employees wash hands.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed establishment had no employee illness reporting agreement form. Provided forms to manager with forms
No running water at mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar stored at back of kitchen, a bowl with no handle used as scoop.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and grease throughout restaurant
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in ware-wash area, mixing bowls stored on top shelf not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter prep area a used bottle of water stored on cutting board. Employee discarded bottle of water.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water located under register at frontier stored on floor. Manger removed bottles of water and stored above 6 inches.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container, scoop handle not stored upright in the flour.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed at front counter single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Manager placed utensils behind counter to provide to customers.
Observed at front preparation area, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves throughout restaurant with an accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in ware washing area, utensils stored in upright position.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored container of sugar located next to coffee machine uncovered. Manager cover the container with lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed in sanitizing bucket, operator mixed sanitizer solution with detergent soap. Operator removed and prepared a new solution, chlorine 50ppm.
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.