Chef Tania

866 Ne 79 St, Miami, FL 33138

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Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Chef Tania has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Chef Tania trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch EarPods and proceeded to get unwashed carrots. Coached employee touch wash hands before engaging with food preparation.

12A-10-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing task no change gloves as a needed.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sour cream opened not dated and milk container opened not dated as per manager two days prior.

02C-03-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water container stored on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cutting carrots.

12B-01-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled At kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a plastic container with raw seafood stored next to a plastic container with cooked chicken stored at walk in cooler.

08A-08-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs cage stored over ginger at walk in cooler.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date labeled. As per manager food was cooked and saved Saturday.

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and prep table.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. Employee removed wrist watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at temperature 78F. Operator took the utensils to be clean at three compartment sink and stored in dry pan. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - 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. Provided form to operator.

11-07-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

24-07-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Near stove under prep table

24-18-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Tania last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Tania on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Tania?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chef Tania.

How does Chef Tania compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chef Tania most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chef Tania's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chef Tania have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chef Tania 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 Chef Tania inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Tania is inspected around two times per year on average.

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