Coyo Taco
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Coyo Taco stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Coyo Taco's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first at cook line. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw mahi mahi at reach in cooler by front counter.
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 66f at front counter. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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 Aline Joseph certificate expired on 11/11/2024, Gloria Mendez certificate expired on 11/11/2024, Jessica Figueroa certificate expired on 11/11/2024, Dennis Guerra certificate expired on 11/11/2024, Hanna Herrera certificate expired on 11/11/2024, Damaris Figueroa certificate expired on 11/11/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by dish machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed it from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has accumulated.
14-17-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket at front counter with torn gasket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed reach in cooler gasket at front counter with torn gasket. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (122F - Hot Holding); chicken (120F - Hot Holding); rice (125F - Hot Holding) inside hot box next to cook line. As per operator, products were made about an hour ago. Operator began to reheat items to correct reheat temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket at front counter with torn gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observe two wet mops not hung up to dry near ice machine. Operator hung up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
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 steak (130F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator reheated steak. Temperature was steak (179F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water at the cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at front counter not working. Operator placed service call and tech is currently repairing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket at the front counter soiled. Observed fan covers soiled near cook line. Operator cleaned right away. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
64
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) pork (57 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding); fish (48 F - Cold Holding). As per operator they placed the food at 11:00 am. Operator placed all food inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 shrimp (100 F - Hot Holding); fish (98 F - Hot Holding)at the grill. Operator placed food around 11:00 am. Operator placed hot water on the container and placed it on top of the stove **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the woman's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler not working at the front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under a green cutting board.
21-04-4
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coyo Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coyo Taco on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coyo Taco?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coyo Taco.
How does Coyo Taco compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Coyo Taco most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Coyo Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Coyo Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coyo Taco 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 Coyo Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coyo Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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