Chitos Red Tacos

13920 Sw 139 Ct, Miami, FL 33186
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Chitos Red Tacos, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Chitos Red Tacos' 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
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.
50-04-4
64
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. As per operator not yet received from DBPR. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
90
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
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.
50-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the prep unit.
22-16-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chitos Red Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chitos Red Tacos on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chitos Red Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chitos Red Tacos.

How does Chitos Red Tacos compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chitos Red Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chitos Red Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chitos Red Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Chitos Red Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chitos Red Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.