Hijole Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
67
Score
Hijole Taqueria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. 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 nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build at reach in freezer stored at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via mail to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled across at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsick at kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Dec 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
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 hood filter soiled.
23-03-4
70
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed employee use thank you bag for beef stored at chest freezer kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves without washing hands, instructed employee in proper method.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without removing gloves, instructed employee in proper method.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 no food certification for Jennifer Castillo, Brenda Rivera and Ledisney Fernandez.
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair at entrance of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build at reach in freezer stored at entrance of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via mail to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled across at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsick at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
21-12-4
32
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager for Jose Luis Quintero Perez.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef tongue held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsink located next to cook line.
36-27-5
58
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at front counter torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter with soiled gasket. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler vents soiled with mold like substance in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage at 58°F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed inside the reach in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage at 58°F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed inside the reach in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
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 beef at 123° F next to the grill. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee reheated the beef to 165° F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and sausage stored inside the reach in cooler for over 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler it is not working properly. Also reach in cooler gasket torn at the reach in cooler at the front.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the chest reach in cooler and also at the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the chest reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wiping cloths at the preparation table. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
22
Nov 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic basket inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor. Operator stored them at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a white cutting board at the preparation table.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed display license expired Oct 1, 2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink it is not working properly. Has standing water at the bottom and ice buildup at the top.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the cutting board and the reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above preparation area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in coolers. Also accumulation of grease in the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single container stored on the hallway.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
29-49-6
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hijole Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hijole Taqueria on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hijole Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hijole Taqueria.
How does Hijole Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hijole Taqueria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hijole Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hijole Taqueria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hijole Taqueria 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 Hijole Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hijole Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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