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TIAGOS TACOS

330 W 9TH ST STE #2, Hialeah FL 33010 · 786.391.2687

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2324324
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed 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, operator printed out and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022043670Sep 8, 2022Jan 11, 2024$720

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Cooked shredded beef with expiration date August 04 2026 inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
High priority/02C-01-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to three compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 1 employee unable to answer how to sanitize and the right concentration for chlorine sanitation. Also observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer the minimum internal temperature for beef. Coached employees during inspection.
Intermediate/53B-16-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 1 employee unable to answer how to sanitize and the right concentration for chlorine sanitation. Also observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer the minimum internal temperature for beef. Coached employees during inspection. Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle inside cheese container inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Observed metal bowl with no handle inside cheese container inside reach in cooler at cook line area. Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream and French fries mini chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream and French fries mini chest freezers. Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled all around establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled all around establishment. Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. Time Extended
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority9 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands. Employees washed hands during inspection.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed all employees engaged in food preparation washing hands with cold water.
High priority/12A-19-4/Warning
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 1 employee unable to answer how to sanitize and the right concentration for chlorine sanitation. Also observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer the minimum internal temperature for beef. Coached employees during inspection.
Intermediate/53B-16-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips expired 03/2024.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 71 degrees Fahrenheit at 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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. Observed no proof of training for the employees Raynier R. And Yulitza V. As per person in charge they have been working for more than two month.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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 employees Raynier R. And Yulitza V. with no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge. As per person in charge they have been working for more than two month.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chlorine sanitizer available. Person in charge bought and provided chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed not original certificate provided for Abraham P.
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 71 degrees Fahrenheit at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle inside cheese container inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table at cook line area.
Basic/24-14-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 employee water cup stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream and French fries mini chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled all around establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution under oreparation table next to grill at kitchen area.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drink from soda bottle then proceed to place new gloves and continue to complete griddle orders no wash. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray stored on top of sink basin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese bits in flip top prep cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on prep table next to Oreo batter. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout soiled with grease build up.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fries stored in thank you bags inside the chest freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, located at the bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors standing reach in cooler is not working.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauce without labels, located inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Observed several plastic bottles with different sauce without labels, located inside reach in cooler at front counter. Time Extended
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching personal phone and then changing gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper method.
High priority/12A-07-5
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching dirty surfaces and then touching cheese, cooked beef, and tomatoes without changing gloves. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
High priority/12A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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 JC, Wilmer, and Brian.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout the cooking line area.
Basic/36-01-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauce without labels, located inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while cooking burger.
Basic/13-07-4
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
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. Emailed 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, operator printed out and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Emailed employees responsibility to report agreement, operator printed out and employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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. Maria Nunez with more than 2 months of being hired.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.