Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana

174 Nw 79 St, Miami, FL 33150
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Manager attached numbers to Mobile truck during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chiapas Taqueria Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.