Hoja Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
64
Score
Hoja Taqueria, located at 3120 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, FL, had a recent inspection on March 16, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with employee beverage and personal item storage near food preparation areas, and an ice scoop in contact with ice, all of which were corrected on-site. Across 13 scored inspections, Hoja Taqueria has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical in spray bottle without label ( degreaser ) . Manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup with coffee next to clean utensils. Beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to clean utensils. Person in charge moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar . Employee corrected the issue. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some containers ready to use with old labels stuck on them.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on the back splash by the dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
64
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensils handle touching the 3 leches . Manager removed it and sent the utensil to the dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water. Person in charge discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched the trash container and started working with utensils in the kitchen without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: No employees working in the establishment.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing certified manager in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any approved training for food employees - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for Hector Lima, Jose Wilson Lima **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed his hat on. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: No employees working in the establishment at the time of the follow up inspection.
13-03-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on the wall underneath and behind dishwasher machine located in the kitchen..
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over 3 leches inside walk in cooler. Person in charge inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 flying insects at the warewashing area over clean food containers inside the kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched the trash container and started working with utensils in the kitchen without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
12A-13-4
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. Missing in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drainer inside the hand sink at the bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing certified manager in the establishment.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration inside dishwasher machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink located in front of the cook line. Station was restocked . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any approved training for food employees
53B-01-5
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. Missing for Hector Lima, Jose Wilson Lima **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink located in front of the cook line. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed some plastic bottles with chemical products without labels. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vent inside room the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor by the 3 compartment sink.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed his hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food residue on kitchen floor at the ware washing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance and debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
14
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/ in disrepair at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed backflow in disrepair and missing
29-42-4
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. Missing procedure.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue on the slicer.
22-02-4
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. Missing certificate for Jose Wilson Lima. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed some chemical inside spray bottles without labels. Employee labeled all the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed water residue on containers stored with food contact surface up in the shelves. Person in charge inverted them. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee Open obtained with coffee on shelving near clean utensils . Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed the scoop inside a container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign at the kitchen station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ice used for drinks stored in uncovered bin next to the sinks.
08B-54-4
45
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee Jose Wilson Lima working in the establishment for more than 2 months without employee training . - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located at the end in front of the cook line . - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
29
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing properly as evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Person in charge primed the sanitizer, then chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee serving chips using her bare hands. Manager coached the employee,food was immediately discarded and new chips were plated. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee mug inside the hand sink located at the ground , next to the ice machine. GM moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to the ice machine at the ground floor. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable paper food containers stored on the floor. Employee moved them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed some employees wearing bracelets when handling food .
13-07-4
55
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light cover at the storage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cooler is located in front of t he cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation without any certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed breakfast area was added without approval. The breakfast area has display case for bread, coffee machine, tray for food, and serves : croissants, ham/ cheese, butter, cream cheese, yogurts, cereals ( all items are not individually wrapped). Operator was advised to submit plans for file to update the license floor layout . **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light cover at the storage area . **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Cooler is located in front of t he cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and plates inside dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm ( both dishmachines )
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw fish inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 49 F, diced tomatoes at 48 F , and corn 49 F inside reach in cooler located close to the dishmachine.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine e sanitizer 0 ppm . Employee set up the 3 compartment sink with quat sanitizer to conduct the final rinse **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP on site for cooked food that is not removed from packaging within 48 hrs without approval.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP on site for cooked food that is not removed from packaging within 48 hrs.
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers raw tuna and shrimp ceviche. Manager marked the items on the menu. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
37
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed garnishes stored in open containers on the bar counter without protection.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware inside Bar DM with chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Sanitizer was adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above produce inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DM chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Sanitizer was adjusted to 100 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of sanitizer concentration chlorine 0 ppm at the bar DM. Sanitizer was adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna offered as tuna tostadas, not identified on the menu as raw item. Menus were reprinted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets ( cold station ).
23-03-4
43
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