El Tio Taco

12491 Sw 130 St, Miami, FL 33186

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, El Tio Taco has five inspections in the public record. El Tio Taco was last inspected on Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working on top handwashing sink. Needs new batteries. Manager provided soap during inspection.

31B-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside domestic freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal not displayed on mobile vehicle. Manager displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-03-4

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

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken on top unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler across oven. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored sausages inside reach in freezer.

14-31-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor under preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee Sara Maeda working more than 60 days not certified. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed plastic container with rice not dated inside reach in cooler, manager discarded product during inspection. Coached operator on how to date product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted next to preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-05-4

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. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

05-09-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning**

16-37-1

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

Mar 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tio Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tio Taco on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tio Taco?

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

How does El Tio Taco compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Tio Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Tio Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tio Taco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tio Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Tio Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tio Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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