TIAGOS TACOS
9595 SW 160 ST, Miami FL 33157
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line flip top, as per employee made the day prior.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee touched her face and then put on gloves without washing hands first.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed as per manager they do not sanitize any utensils in the establishment. Manager was coached how to sanitize utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler unit across the stove. As per manager less than 2 hours. Employee placed the shrimp in another unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. PIC was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all the hand wash sink at the kitchen..
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 did not have proof 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. Manager made employees read and sign the form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all the hand wash sink at the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as scoop on top of the cheese.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food and beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaged in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn across from the stove.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler unit across front the stove.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label stuck to clean containers above 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (53 fF - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. Beans are date marked on 3/02. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (53 fF - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. Beans are date marked on 3/02. Stop sale was issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed A bottle of bleach stored above three compartment sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizing bucket stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometers was not working.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sinks in the kitchen.
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. Observed certificate for Ronnie H. Expired on 08/25.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the cheese in the reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employees beverages above ice cream in the reach in freezer. Employee removed the drinks.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed a container with spoons, knives and forks not inverted at the front counter. Employee removed them.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line flip top, as per employee made the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line flip top, as per employee made the day prior.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with deep grooves at kitchen area and not easily cleaned.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips at ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent at cook line soiled with debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of walk in cooler door at kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In all of the hand sinks.
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