Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
27
Score
Across the available record, Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line cold table, diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded red cabbage (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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). Advised to discontinue use and utilize and set up three compartment sink until fixed.
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observe at front line prep counter container with tortillas wrapped in wiping cloth to cover .
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw beef strips stored over precooked pork alpastor.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at rear prep area hand sink blocked by garbage and storage cart.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at rear prep area used as dump sink with evidence of food residue. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 6 employees present with no certified manager present. Manager arrived at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed liquor storage shelves lines with cardboard.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing from in front of walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vent in front of walk-in cooler accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed at,dishwashing area clean pots, stored on the floor .
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and AirPods stored on front single service item shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at entrance of kitchen from lobby container if nachos stored on floor. Operator placed onto crate. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front prep line knife stored between cutting board and prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed near bar liquor storage shelves.
14-17-4
27
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line steam bins shredded beef (119F - Hot Holding); corn dip (109F - Hot Holding); as per operator for least than 2 hours. Operator increased heat to begin reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler cooked steak bites (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator removed and placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stored in containers of rice and paprika at storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between attached cutting board and prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for a container of sugar at storage area.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken and beef stored over cooked pork, operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at all hand sinks blocked with food containers and sanitizer buckets. Operator removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed none posted in both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, with accumulation of shredded cheese debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front area single serve storage shelf, to go catering trays not inverted or protected stored on top shelf. Operator inverted trays and lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over oranges.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in container lining tortillas.
14-86-1
High Priority - 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 for Upstairs Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to stop use of dish machine and utilize main kitchen dish washer.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line steam table corn mix (113F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (122F - Hot Holding); as per operator for about 1 hour . Operator increased heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at prep area of kitchen blocked by storage rack and trash can. Observed at bar area blocked with supplies. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored under cutting boards. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in all bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink a container of frozen fish thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at prep area a container of beef broth stored on floor. Operator removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
32
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in unclean water at 79° F. Next to grill. Operator started to change the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over raw shred and raw fish at drawers reach in cooler. Operator was coached with the correct order to store raw products . **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mexican rice (69-62 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table preparation area. As per operator since 9:00 am, six hours ago. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for the rust of the lunch time. Operator sent the products to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (112 F - Hot Holding); cooked coconut shrimp (99 F - Hot Holding) at the top of steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. And Mexican rice (69-62 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table preparation area. As per operator since 9:00 am, six hours ago. Operator sent the products to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee discarded the water of the utensils in the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No Chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 six employees on the establishment no food manager certificate on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 employee Andrea hired six months ago, Josmaira hired four months ago, and Gabriela hired five months ago no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans and containers stored on floor next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with potatoes stored on floor next to the shelf at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cheese at drawers reach in cooler. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service of aluminum no stored inverted at shelves next to chips station. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) under preparation table. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
17
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the female bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above vegetables,fruits located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the female bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila.
How does Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila is inspected around four times per year on average.
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